Some cool sprint cup results images:
Pocono 343
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Brief blasts of rain combined with sun shortly thereafter. Result? Reeeeeeally bright rainbow.
World Cup Track Cycling Manchester 31.10.2009 318
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MEN’S MADISON FINAL | Full Result
The Belgian pairing of Mertens and De Ketele took gold in a closely fought Madison that came right down to the final sprint, just beating 6-Day specialists Bartko and Kluge of Germany.
Despite numerous attacks, there were no race defining moves – the pace was simply too high. Every time a break went off the front, it was chased down mercilessly by the pack. The USA team had a spirited lone attack which lasted longer than any other but the American duo finally succumbed.
With no chance of any team gaining a lap it became a contest between the most consistent points scoring teams. As the race progressed it was clear that it would be Belgium, Germany and Russia in the final shakeup.
After the penultimate sprint it was Belgium who had a five point lead, meaning that they only had to score in the final sprint to take gold. Despite the best efforts of Germany and Russia, the Belgian team did enough, getting the crucial 1 point needed to edge victory.
1. Belgium 17pts
2. Germany 16pts
3. Russia 11pts
4. Denmark 9pts
5. France 8pts
6. Spain 6pts