A SKATER who trains in Carrum Downs will roll into Italy later this month for the World Speed Championships.
Harry Geary is an experienced skater, having competed in the World Skate Games in Argentina last year. He has travelled to Vicenza to take part in the World Speed Championships.
Geary is coming off an excellent performance at this year’s Oceania Championships. He won the overall junior men championship, taking out gold in the 10km point race, 15km elimination race, 42km marathon, and 5k relay. He will graduate from the junior division this year.
The Italy competition features a road, banked track, and marathon event.
Geary has trained in Germany this year to prepare. He usually skates at Sk8house Carrum Downs.
The World Speed Championships take place between 26 August and 3 September.
