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Kirkwood High Cyclist Snags First Place Medals, Leader Jersey in Gateway Cup Classic

Ian Borella, 15, dominated competition in the Junior Division of the THF Realty Gateway Cup Classic over Labor Day weekend.

Professional cycling hit St. Louis over Labor Day Weekend. The THF Realty Gateway Cup Classic attracted top-notch riders and enthusiast from across the U.S.

Although the focus of the event was on pro riders, the The THF Realty Gateway Cup Classic offered up and coming cyclists a chance to prove their skills on four challenging tracks full of turns and sprints to the finish line.

One young cyclist stood out among the rest in the THF Realty Gateway Cup Classic's Junior Division.

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Ian Borella, 15-year-old sophomore at , walked away with three first place medals, one second place medal and the leader jersey for all four days of the THF Realty Gateway Cup Classic, JoAnn Borella tells Patch.

The The THF Realty Gateway Cup Classic takes place over four days with tracks in four St. Louis neighborhoods: Lafayette Park, Francis Park, The Hill and Benton Park.

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