Riding the crest again

Peerless: At 38, Azizulhasni Awang is now the oldest rider in the top 20 bracket with Trinidad and Tobago’s Nijsame Phillip, 35, the second oldest at No. 20 (2,658).

PETALING JAYA: Track cyclist Azizulhasni Awang is back where he belongs.

Azizul shot up 39 spots to No. 18 on 2,737 points in the latest world rankings for the men’s elite sprint released yesterday following his stunning keirin final win over current world record holder Matthew Richardson of Britain in the Perth leg of the Track World Cup last week.