RM16mil to help potential 2012 Olympic medal winners Sep 9, 2009
A total of 19 athletes from four sports archery, badminton, track cycling and diving will come under the programme ... The others are 2008 Beijing Olympic silver medallist Lee Chong Wei, Wong Mew Choo, Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heon, Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Zakry-Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif, Chin Eei Hui-Wong Pei Tty (badminton); Cheng Chu Sian, Wan Khalmizam Wan Abdul Aziz, Nazrin Aizat, Mohd Marbawi Sulaiman (archery); Azizul Hasni Awang, Rizal Tisin, Josiah Ng, Mohd Edrus Yunus and Junaidi Nasir... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kiwi Henderson wins Tour of Spain third stage Sep 1, 2009
Henderson is a former track cycling champion who notably won Commonwealth Games gold in the points race in 2002, and a world title in the scratch in 2004. His notable wins on the road include stages on the Tour of Georgia and the Tour of Catalunya. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rizal to resume training under Beasley after Hari Raya Aug 26, 2009
We have never won a track cycling medal in the Commonwealth Games. That is something to aim for and I will try to get the gold. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Firefighter Strikes Gold In Cycling Arena Aug 25, 2009
Watkins only took up track cycling three years ago as a way to stay fit when he was a seasonal firefighter with Kern County Fire ... Last month, Watkins put his second job to the test, competing at the Pan-American Track Cycling Championships in Mexico City. (KERO 23, CA)
Federation lauds covered velodrome proposal Aug 23, 2009
With the new world class velodrome, Malaysia can be the new centre in Asean to develop track cycling for the region, he said, adding that Malaysia could organise world class events like the World Cup Classics, which could be used to help promote tourism in the country. There are currently two velodromes in Malaysia the Velodrome Rakyat in Ipoh and the DBKL Velodrome in Kuala Lumpur. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
You twin some... Aug 13, 2009
Franco Marvulli wins the final of the Swiss Track Cycling Championships on the Oerlikon open cycling track in Zurich on August 11. (Keystone/Steffen Schmidt). (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Pandelela and Mun Yee push sport into Olympic programme Jul 31, 2009
Diving will join badminton, archery and track cycling under the programme. These sports are seen as medal prospects at the 2012 Olympics in London. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rizal goes the extra mile on the highway Jul 30, 2009
I have been entered for the event in the track cycling competition of the Mini Olympic Games next week. It will be the only event I am taking part in as there is no 1km time trial. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Armstrong battles back into top three Jul 25, 2009
Following his setback in Wednesdays stage, where he was dropped by Armstrong, the former track cycling specialist bounced back with a sixth place in the time trial to renew his podium hopes. After controlling all mountain stages, Contador proved he was a serious contender on all grounds at Annecy, beating Olympic time trial champion Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland by 3 seconds. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Armstrong severely beaten but back on Tour podium Jul 24, 2009
Following his setback in Wednesday's stage, where he was dropped by Armstrong, the former track cycling specialist bounced back with a sixth place finish in the time trial to renew his podium hopes. After controlling all mountain stages, Contador proved he was a serious contender on all grounds at Annecy, beating Olympic time trial champion Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland by 3 seconds. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Schleck still confident he can win Tour de France Jul 21, 2009
Former track cycling specialist Wiggins climbed from sixth place to third in Verbier, 1:46 back. "I'm stronger (than) Armstrong in the mountains," said Schleck, who doesn't believe tensions within the Astana team between Armstrong and Contador could derail its ambitions. (Anchorage Daily News)
Former boxing champ Gatti found dead in Brazil Jul 12, 2009
" ___ AP Sports Writer Dave Skretta in New York and AP freelance writer Jim Hague in Newark, N.J. contributed to this report. Related Searches: Buzz Up More... Most Viewed - Sports AP AFP AP Most Blogged - Sports Sports Blogs :: All Sports, All Blogs, All The Time Sat Jul 11, 4:07 am EDT FanHouse Fri Jul 10, 4:53 pm EDT FanHouse Fri Jul 10, 3:26 pm EDT Alerts Get an alert when there are new stories about: Tracy Harris Patterson Micky Ward Floyd Mayweather Jr Add Selected Alerts Also on Yahoo!... (Yahoo News)
Wiggins keeping it clean Jul 12, 2009
SAINT-GIRONS, France -- Track cycling specialist Bradley Wiggins is convinced his sport has changed and that it is now possible to distinguish himself on the most prestigious race in the world without being on drugs. Fifth overall in the Tour de France after two mountain stages in the Pyrenees, Wiggins said that he started to believe a drug-free victory was possible after Christian Vande Velde finished fifth on last year's Tour. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Jul 5, 2009
Rabobanks Bos, five times a track cycling world champion, grabbed race leader Impey of the Barloworld team by the shoulder and pushed him into a barrier some 2km before the finish line of the final stage. The suspension will run from Aug. 15. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Chicago 2016 bid features 'Horribly Hilly' cycling Jun 27, 2009
"Everyone had talked about the course being pretty hard, so I sort of expected it to be tough,'' said Sam Bewley, who won a bronze medal for New Zealand in team pursuit track cycling at Beijing last summer and now rides for the Trek-Livestrong development team. "I think it lived up to its expectations, for sure ... "A pure sprinter is not going to win this event,'' Ventura said.The decision by Chicago 2016 bid organizers to move the proposed road race to Wisconsin eventually blossomed into a... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Melbourne chosen for 2012 track world championship Jun 19, 2009
The 2012 world track cycling championships will take place in Melbourne. The Victorian capital, which previously hosted the event in 2004, was chosen during a meeting of the International Cycling Union's (UCI) steering committee here on Thursday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Special Olympics torch shines through Westport Jun 16, 2009
Tuesday 16 June, 2009. Originally scheduled to pass through Westport on its way from Greenwich to New Haven at 11:15 a.m., the flaming torch did not arrive at the Saugatuck Bridge till after noon, but a full complement of runners escorting the torch remained undaunted. (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Asia Cup outing raises hopes of finding another lead rider Jun 2, 2009
PETALING JAYA: The national back-squad squad brought the curtains down on their first competitive assignment for the year with a silver and a bronze in the Track Cycling Asia Cup at the Kagetsuen Keirin Velodrome in Yokohama yesterday. The mens sprint trio of Junaidi Nasir, Mohd Hafiz Sufian and Mohd Harrif Salleh clocked 1:16. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Our mens sprint team to battle Japan for the gold Jun 1, 2009
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian trio of Junaidi Nasir, Hafiz Sufian and Mohd Harrif Salleh underlined their potential by advancing to the mens team sprint final in the Track Cycling Asia Cup at the Kagetsuen Keirin Velodrome in Yokahama yesterday. They posted the second fastest time of 1:15. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Economic crisis shelves track event plan May 28, 2009
The tough economic climate has forced the postponement of an ambitious plan to stage international track cycling events in Australia over winter. Melbourne-based race promotion company Cotter Pin had planned to stage two of their Revolution meetings in July, to capitalise on the sport's greater exposure during the Tour de France. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hopes punctured for Rizal May 20, 2009
The organisers have dropped the discipline from the mens track cycling programme in favour of BMX cycling. But, surprisingly, the womens 500m time trial event will still be contested. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Azizul returns to Melbourne for training and gets into university too May 14, 2009
Although it is the off-season for track cycling, I have to go back because of the start of the first semester. I also need to process the student visa and other things, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Malaysia may have two teams for UCI Track World Cup May 13, 2009
The plan to set up a double assault in the championships is not just to raise the standard of Malaysian track cycling but also to pave the way for more cyclists to earn qualification for the World Championships in Denmark next year. A joint working committee meeting was held on Monday for coach John Beasley to present the proposed new structure to the National Sports Council (NSC) before he returns to Melbourne with the cyclists. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Four Australians nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards Apr 17, 2009
Meares won silver behind Britain's Victoria Pendleton in the women's sprint just eight months after breaking her neck in a horrific crash at the track cycling world cup in Los Angeles. Norman was still on his honeymoon with tennis great Chris Evert, and only playing golf part-time when he found himself with a two-shot lead going into the final round at Birkdale in July. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Transformed Fatehah right on track to hit the big time Apr 16, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Fatehah Mustafa has diligently kept up with the boys when it comes to the physical fitness and training routines with the national elite track cycling squad based in Melbourne. And coach John Beasley, who has guided Azizul Hasni Awang and Rizal Tisin to become world championship medal winners in Poland last month, is tipping Fatehah to be the next Malaysian making big strides in the international arena. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Give riders shelter Apr 14, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: The just concluded national track cycling championships at the Cheras Velodrome here ran far from smoothly as bad weather played havoc to the programme. Not a single day went by without the organisers forced to reschedule or postpone events to the following day as heavy rain hit the outdoor track. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Cyclist Hafiz weathers extreme highs and lows in national meet Apr 13, 2009
Two-time SEA Games triathlon champion Kimbeley Yap came close to bagging a medal in her first competition in track cycling when she lost to Masziyaton Mohd Radzi in the race for the bronze in the womens 3km individual pursuit on Saturday. The event was won by Uracca Leow, who posted a time of 4:20. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Azris switch to track cycling brings golden returns Apr 11, 2009
Azris switch to track cycling brings golden returns ... Azris switch to track cycling brings golden returns ... KUALA LUMPUR: Mohd Azri Ahmads decision to switch to track cycling this year paid off when he bagged a gold and a silver in the boys Under-15 category in the first-leg of the Junior National Track Circuit at the KL Velodrome in Cheras yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Cycle of despair: fears for elite athletes Apr 9, 2009
WORLD champion Jobie Dajka's fate was sealed when he strapped his feet into the pedals and took up the fiercest, most aggressive form of track cycling - the sprint. Now, after his sudden death in Adelaide on Tuesday, sporting officials are wondering how to handle the devastating impact of severe sporting sanctions on elite athletes. (The Age, Australia)
Kimbeley to try her hand at track cycling Apr 9, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Two-time SEA Games triathlon gold medallist Kimbeley Yap is always game for a challenge and she will be taking part in the national track cycling championships at the velodrome in Cheras here this weekend ... Something different: Kimbeley will be taking part in the national track cycling championships. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ex-champ Dajka's death saddens cycling fraternity Apr 8, 2009
In 2005, Dajka was given a suspended three-month jail term after assaulting Australia's head track cycling coach Martin Barras. He was subsequently barred from professional cycling for three years but successfully applied to be readmitted to competition after 12 months. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ex-world champ cyclistDajka, 27,reportedly dead Apr 8, 2009
"We feel for his teammates who knew him. It is a blow to the sport.''Dajka's career was derailed after he was accused of lying to a government-backed inquiry into allegations of drug use at the Australian Institute of Sport's cycling center in Adelaide.He was among five former world champions under investigation after track squad member Mark French received a two-year ban from all competition and a lifetime ban from the Olympics for doping offenses. Dajka was not found guilty of any doping... (MSNBC -- Sports)
National track cycling meet to make a comeback in KL Apr 7, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: After an eight-year-absence, the national track cycling championships will be making a comeback to the local sports calendar this weekend. The Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) deputy president, Datuk Naim Mohd, said that the Kuala Lumpur Sports Council had taken the initiative to revive the championships, which was last held in 2001, to find the next generation of world beaters in the mold of Azizul Hasni Awang and Rizal Tisin. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Howard win assures Australia of top medal place Mar 30, 2009
Leigh Howard ensured Australia finished on top of the medal table at the track cycling world championships after winning the men's omnium on Sunday. Canadian Zachary Bell took the silver medal, with Dutchman Tim Veldt winning the bronze in Pruszkow, Poland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Confident Rizal warns the cycling world his best is yet to come Mar 30, 2009
The Klang-born rider has certainly found his niche in track cycling. He started out as part of the endurance pursuit team when he was first roped into the national squad four years ago but started training in keirin. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Chinese Guo wins women's keirin in track cycling worlds Mar 30, 2009
China's Guo Shuang, left, winner of the Women's Keirin, holds hands with Clara Sanchez of France who placed second at the World Track Cycling Championships at Pruszkow, near Warsaw, Poland, Sunday, March 29, 2009 ... China's Guo Shuang(L), winner of the Women's Keirin, holds off Clara Sanchez of France who placed second at the World Track Cycling Championships at Pruszkow, near Warsaw, Poland, Sunday, March 29, 2009(Xinhua Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
snapshot Winning streak, or big wheels keep on rollin' Mar 29, 2009
If you think you have blurred vision, it's just British Women's Team Pursuit riders Wendy Houvenaghel, Elizabeth Armitstead and Joanna Rowsell on the track during their qualifying heat in the World Track Cycling Championships at Pruszkow, Poland, on Thursday ... snapshot / Winning streak, or big wheels keep on rollin' Articles If you think you have blurred vision, it's just British Women's Team Pursuit riders Wendy Houvenaghel, Elizabeth Armitstead and Joanna Rowsell on the track during their... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
* Danes win gold as Britons rue what might have been Mar 29, 2009
Britain will look to Mark Cavendish and Victoria Pendleton to rescue their world track cycling championships campaign after another bad day of results on Thursday. Despite coming to the five-day competition looking to lay the foundations for the London Olympics in 2012, Britain X the track kings of Beijing with seven golds from 10 finals X were left rueing what might have been. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Cycling: Azizul, Josiah come within a whisker of keirin final Mar 28, 2009
Malaysia's Josiah Ng Onn Lam, top left, come off the bend to win his repechage heat of the Men's Keirin, passing Spain's Jose Antonio Escuredo Raimondez, center, and Barry Forde of the Barbados in the World Track Cycling Championships at Pruszkow, near Warsaw, Poland, Thursday. - AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Germany's Nimke wins gold in men's time-trial Mar 28, 2009
PRUSZKOW, Poland: Stefan Nimke of Germany stunned the field to win the men's kilometer time-trial at the track cycling world championships on Friday. Nimke, an Olympic bronze medalist in the team sprint, started slow but finished in a blistering 1 minute, 00. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Britain tops podium, Phinney ends US 16-year wait Mar 28, 2009
Olympic track kings Britain finally topped the podium after two days and nine finals with gold in the womens team pursuit at the world track cycling championships on Thursday. However, Britain, winners of an incredible seven of the 10 Olympic titles in Beijing, were left trailing in several potential gold-winning events for the second day in a row. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Germany's Nimke wins time-trial at track worlds Mar 28, 2009
Stefan Nimke wins men's time-trial at track cycling worlds - More Sports - SI.com ... Germany's Nimke wins men's time-trial at track cycling worlds ... Later Friday, Denmark will race Australia for the men's team pursuit title at the track cycling world championships. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Basic route pays for Meares, McCulloch Mar 28, 2009
LONDON: A change of tack paid off for Australia's Anna Meares when she paired up with countrywoman Kaarle McCulloch to win gold in the team sprint at the track cycling world championships. The pair rode a world-best time to beat defending champions Shanaze Reade and Victoria Pendleton of Britain in Pruszkow, Poland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
UCI World Track Cycling Championships in Pruszkow Mar 28, 2009
(Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Krupeckaite of Lithuania sets women's time trial world record Mar 27, 2009
Lithuania's Simona Krupeckaite won the women's 500-meter time trial in world record time at the track cycling world championships on the opening day Wednesday ... TRACK CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS ... PRUSZKOW, Poland (AP) Results Wednesday from the world track cycling championships at BGZ Arena. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Cycling: Malaysians secure best-ever finish in World meet Mar 27, 2009
World champs: (From left) Kevin Sireau, Michael Bourgain and Gregory Bauge of France celebrating their victory on the podium after the mens team sprint final at the World Track Cycling Championships in Pruszkow, Poland. Malaysia finished sixth. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Brilliant tactical ride nets Meyer first world title Mar 27, 2009
CAMERON MEYER'S breakthrough victory in the 40-kilometre points race got Australia's track cycling world championships off to a promising start on Wednesday. Meyer claimed gold in the 160-lap event in Pruszkow, Poland, with 24 points, ahead of Daniel Kreutzfeldt of Denmark (22 points) and Britain's Chris Newton (21). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Track kings Britain fail to strike gold on day one Mar 27, 2009
Chris Newton of Great Britain, left, is followed by Daniel Kreutzfeldt of Denmark, second left, in the mens 40km Points Race final at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships at the BGZ Arena Velodrome in Pruszkow, Poland, on Wednesday ... Olympic track cycling kings Britain failed to claim gold from any of the four finals on the first day of the world championships, where France, Australia, New Zealand and Lithuania ruled the roost on Wednesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Sir Chris Hoy: From BMX to Olympic gold Mar 26, 2009
Watch live coverage of the World Track Cycling Championships on BBC TWO, Red Button and the BBC Sport Website - Wed 25 - Sun 29 March. SEE ALSO. (BBC News -- UK)
Krupeckaite sets track cycling record at worlds Mar 26, 2009
var cnn_cm_long = Math. random() * 2 ); if( cnn_cm_long == 0 ) document. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Track Cycling World Championships Results Mar 26, 2009
The Associated Press Published: March 26, 2009. Cameron Meyer, Australia, 24 points. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
TENNIS' BIG LOSS: Scott's critical departure, more thoughts Mar 26, 2009
WTA CEO Larry Scott's departure is loss for tennis - Jon Wertheim - SI.com. var cnn_cm_long = Math. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Chance for Azizul, Rizal to end drought at world meet Mar 25, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia could be looking at a potential double-medal strike in the World Track Cycling Championships, which begin today in Pruszkow, Poland. The trio of Azizul Hasni Awang, Josiah Ng and Rizal Tisin will kicked off Malaysia s campaign in the team sprint tonight. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Work begins on "world's fastest" Velodrome Mar 25, 2009
Britain enjoyed great success in track cycling at the Beijing Olympics last year, winning seven golds. The Velodrome is a permanent facility in the Park, and will include the Olympic BMX circuit. (International Herald Tribune)
Britain still team to beat at track cycling worlds Mar 25, 2009
Without stars like Chris Hoy, Britain track cycling eyes title - More Sports - SI.com ... Britain looks to keep momentum at track cycling worlds ... Britain is the team to beat at this week's track cycling world championships. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Brits blood new Olympic hopefuls at cycle worlds Mar 24, 2009
However track cycling supremo Heiko Salzwedel, the team's new Performance Manager, is cherishing the opportunity to see just how far some of the team's emerging talent can go under championship conditions. And, with a number of current world champions still competing he believes the team will put up a fight against the likes of Australia, France and New Zealand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Lee and Nicol favourites to lift National Sports awards Mar 21, 2009
But if the selection is made based on the most improved performance by an athlete, then, youngster Azizul is a good bet for his exploits in track cycling. The 21-year-old made the world stand up and take notice of Malaysia with remarkable performances in several major championships last year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Malaysian cyclists to train alongside British team Mar 20, 2009
PETALING JAYA: The national track cycling trio of Azizul Hasni Awang, Josiah Ng and Rizal Tisin could not have found a better way to get their competitive juices flowing when action begins in the World Championships in Pruszkow next Wednesday ... Britain dominated the track cycling competition in the Beijing Olympics last year, bagging six gold medals. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hoy, Romero out of British cycling worlds team Mar 17, 2009
Britain will be without three top riders at the world track cycling championships ... MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- Britain will be missing three world and Olympic champions at the world track cycling championships in Poland this month. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Rizal is the better bet Mar 15, 2009
The track cycling trio of Azizul, Rizal and Josiah Ng wrapped up their training in Melbourne last Friday for an early departure to Pruszkow today. More News lect> Go. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
It's cycling for Kimbeley Mar 4, 2009
The cyclists and also the coach (Joo Ngan) have been helping me to adjust to road and the track cycling, she said. It is fun learning about the tactics and I will benefit from it if I go back to triathlon. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Brailsford in charge of British pro road race team Feb 26, 2009
LONDON (AP) Seeking to build on its success in Olympic track cycling events, Britain has formed a pro road racing team that it hopes will produce a Tour de France winner within five years. The team, backed by the BSkyB broadcasting network and called Team Sky, will be managed by highly rated Olympic performance director Dave Brailsford. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Russell Mark's earmuffs Feb 8, 2009
Let's hear it for the humble earmuff - Sport - theage. The Age Sport: Australian and international sports news, results: AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Golf, Athens Olympics, Soccer, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Motorsport, Horse Racing, Real Footy Skip directly to. (The Age, Australia -- Sport)
