By Esther Lauaki
Young Cameron Gatt has come away with his third BMX title in as many years.
The Truganina speedster, who rides for Geelong Thunder, lead the club’s contingent at the recent Australian BMX Championships in Shepparton, winning the 11-year-old boys’ title.
The victory booked him a spot in the world championships next month in Belgium.
Cameron said he’s competitive at heart.
“You need to do your best and you know if you mess up you’ve let yourself down but you just keep trying,” he said.
“The first half of the race you don’t want to show your competitors what you’ve got and then the second half you just blitz it.”
Cameron said his ultimate ambition was to win Olympic gold in BMX for Australia.
Mother Michelle said Cameron outlasted the reigning world number one, two and three in Shepparton.
“He was up against really tough competitors and he smashed them all,” Ms Gatt said.
More than 1500 entrants from nearly 100 clubs across the country competed at nationals.
“The start of the race I never watch – I just close my eyes,” Ms Gatt said.
“Something clicks when he rides and his maturity really comes out.“
