* CYCLING: British cyclists win another gold Aug 19, 2008
The mens madison will close out the track cycling competition. Wiggins will be looking for his third gold in the madison. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Daily briefing from the Games Aug 19, 2008
Other finals include the men's freestyle wrestling 55g final (5:20 a.m.), men's Madison track cycling (5:30 a.m.), women's sprint track cycling (6:25 a.m.) and the individual dressage final in equestrian (7:15 a.m.). Quote of the Day. (CNN)
UCI hopes dispute with Tour organizer is over Aug 19, 2008
The discussions indicate that that is going to happen,'' McQuaid said, speaking on the fourth day of the Olympic track cycling competition. McQuaid said the discussions took place on the initiative of the International Olympic Committee and that French IOC member Jean-Claude Killy acted as mediator. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Britain wins sprint cycling golds Aug 19, 2008
BEIJING (AP) - Britain took gold in both and men's and women's sprints on the final day of Olympic track cycling Tuesday, while Argentina won the madison. It was a third gold medal for Scotsman Chris Hoy, who beat his compatriot Jason Kenny in the final of the men's sprint. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Argentina wins men's madison, no medal for Britain Aug 19, 2008
It was a rare failure for the dominant British track cycling squad, who had already taken five gold medals and were hoping for three more on the final day of racing. Britain's world champions are still favorite for gold in both the men's and women's sprint events. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Britain equal century-old Olympic gold record Aug 19, 2008
British medallists pose together after the final day of track cycling at the Beijing 2008. Slideshow. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Olympics | Cycling: In British medal push, male cyclists do their part Aug 19, 2008
Four of those golds came in track cycling - a sport in which, at the Olympics, France and Italy have traditionally been the most powerful nations. Yet at the Beijing Games, Britain won four of the first five events, dominating track cycling almost as totally as diving has been dominated by the Chinese ... When Rebecca Romero finished well back in the pack in the women's 25-kilometer points race Monday, it was the first time here that Britain had failed to win a medal in track cycling. (International Herald Tribune)
Britain win seven track golds Aug 19, 2008
"To win seven gold medals in track cycling is ample proof of that.". Britain won a total of 12 medals on the track and failed to medal in only two races: the women's points and men's Madison. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Argentina wins gold in the track cycling madison Aug 19, 2008
BEIJING - Argentina's Juan Esteban Curuchet and Walter Fernando Perez have won the gold medal in the men's madison, their nation's first track cycling medal of the Beijing Olympics. Argentina had eight points Tuesday, one more than silver-medalist Spain and two more than bronze-winning Russia. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Miracle Meares is still standing Aug 19, 2008
Audio slideshow: A day without medals for Cyclones at the track cycling, reports Rupert Guinness. Cycling. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Obscure-sports diary: You go, trampoliners! Aug 18, 2008
These five sports badminton, archery, track cycling, water polo, and trampoline have certainly aired now and then. But you can't really appreciate their fine points until you sit down and watch them carefully, with as open a mind as you can have after hearing the greatness of your country and the importance of its particular victories driven into your skull for more than a week. (MSNBC -- News)
2008 Beijing Olympics: Team GB enjoy cycling ride of their lives Aug 18, 2008
It would be easy to assume that the opposition are rubbish or that the sport of track cycling is in poor shape but that would be both wrong and missing the point. As in all sport, the opposition are as good as the British team has allowed them to look. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Welcome to Week No. 2 of Olympics, minus Phelps Aug 18, 2008
The women's points race in track cycling, in which Marianne Vos of the Netherlands is favored, will be held, along with the men's team pursuit, in which Britain and Australia are expected to vie for gold. (total ). (China Daily)
China weeps as main track hope limps out Aug 18, 2008
Satomi Wadami of Japan is helped after crashing during the women's track cycling points race. Slideshow. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
British men set record to win team pursuit Aug 18, 2008
In the penultimate day of racing at the Laoshan Velodrome, Britain showed they are a force to be reckoned with in track cycling. The four-man men's pursuit team easily beat Denmark for the gold and set a world record, cutting two seconds off the standard they achieved in a qualifying round on Sunday. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Britain takes gold and silver in pursuit cycling Aug 17, 2008
A rowing silver medallist in Athens in the quadruple sculls, Romero switched sports and made her track cycling debut only two years ago. She won two world championship titles in March. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Britain breaks team pursuit world record Aug 17, 2008
Britain has broken the world record for the team pursuit in the Olympic track cycling competition at the Laoshan Velodrome. The team completed the course in 3 minutes, 55. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
* CYCLING: Britons dominate at the track Aug 17, 2008
Britain continued their dominance of the Olympic track cycling events yesterday by adding two gold medals, two silver and a bronze to their impressive victory in the mens team sprint. Bradley Wiggins successfully defended his Olympic crown when he won the individual pursuit, leaving New Zealands Hayden Roulston with the silver. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Olympics: Britain's cyclists continue to excel as records tumble ... Aug 17, 2008
This was just another morning at the office for Great Britain's cyclists: fastest in all three of the qualifying rounds with the top two in the Blue Riband event of track cycling, the men's sprint, not to mention three Olympic records along the way. Most importantly, Chris Hoy showed no effects from gold medal winning efforts of the opening two days, taking the Olympic record for the flying 200m in 9. (guardian.co.uk)
Britain break records in track qualifying Aug 17, 2008
With six track cycling medals already in the bag, including three golds, Britain set themselves up for more victories after strong performances in qualifying rounds. Sprint world champion Chris Hoy, who has already won two Olympic golds in Beijing, set a new Olympic record in the 200-metre sprint of 9. (International Herald Tribune)
Britain's Romero wins women's cycling pursuit Aug 17, 2008
Britain now has eight track cycling medals in Beijing and is favored in four of the five remaining velodrome events. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Spain's Llaneras Win Track Cycling Gold Aug 16, 2008
(Sports Network) - Medal favorite Joan Llaneras of Spain won a gold medal in track cycling on Saturday, claiming the unique men's points race event. Llaneras won three of the 16 intermediate sprints around Laoshan Velodrome -- they occur every 10 laps in the 160-lap race -- and earned points by placing in the top four three other times. (ABC 7 News, DC)
OLYMPICS:Super Sunday, and more of Super Phelps Aug 16, 2008
Rowing will have seven medals Sunday, track cycling has the women's individual pursuit and there are also finals in shooting, fencing, badminton, wrestling, weightlifting and table tennis. . (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Sprint cyclists rewrite national time Aug 16, 2008
511 to finish seventh in qualifying out of 13 countries on the opening day of track cycling action. The previous national record was set at the same venue when the team competed in the World Cup last November. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Olympics: Cyclists hit gold trail Aug 16, 2008
BRITAIN added their third gold medal of the Games as the track cycling team began what promises to be a successful campaign. The first medal up for grabs was the team sprint and the British trio of Jamie Staff, Jason Kenny and Chris Hoy set the fastest time in history over the distance in reaching the second round. (WalesOnline)
Olympic roundup: Phelps, Liukin shine Aug 16, 2008
Britains Bradley Wiggins set an Olympic record in qualifying for the individual pursuit in track cycling, breaking the mark he set when he took the gold medal four years ago. The competition concludes on Saturday. (Altus Times, OK)
Last gasp puts Phelps in seventh heaven in Olympics Aug 16, 2008
Spaniard Joan Llaneras produced a stunning display of endurance at the Laoshan Veledrome reclaiming the men's track cycling points title he last won in Sydney eight years ago. There were two golds also in cycling for the powerful British team with Bradley Wiggins retaining the individual pursuit title and Chris Hoy taking the keirin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Note to self: blitz 'em Aug 15, 2008
If there was to be a gold medallist in the Australian track cycling team, insiders said before these Games, Mactier was the one. iBrett Lancaster will not defend the gold medal he helped Australia win at the last Olympics after being ruled out of the team pursuit event due to his arduous Tour de France campaign. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
08 things to watch Aug 15, 2008
30pm: Track cycling After the road team's failed efforts, the track cyclists hope to extend a traditional Aussie stronghold. Katie Mactier is a chance for gold in the 3000m individual pursuit and is expected to cruise through today. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Silver lining: medal tally on track to meet expectations Aug 15, 2008
Of course, many of the Olympic programs, including track and field, track cycling and triathlon haven't started yet. Water sports in which Australia can still expect to do well, such as sailing, kayaking and rowing, are far from completion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
British men take gold in team sprint Aug 15, 2008
Britain won the first gold medal of the Olympic track cycling programme on Friday in the men's team sprint, beating France in the final. Defending Olympic champions Germany took the bronze after edging Australia by a hair in the race for third place. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Britain takes gold in the team sprint Aug 15, 2008
Britain is expected to dominate in track cycling and could take eight of the 10 golds on offer. Also Friday, world champion and defending gold medalist Bradley Wiggins of Britain broke the Olympic record in qualification for the men's 4,000 meters individual pursuit. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Australian silver medalist fails to qualify for cycling round Aug 15, 2008
Bradley McGee of Australia competes during the men's individual pursuit qualifying round in the track cycling event at the Laoshan Velodrome. (Jacky Naegelen/Reuters). (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Dutch coach injured in collision with team cyclist Aug 11, 2008
Dutch track cycling coach Peter Pieters was hospitalized Monday after he was hit by one of his own cyclists during Olympic training. Rider Levi Heimans lost control of his bike and ran into Pieters at the Olympic velodrome. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Full TV grid Aug 9, 2008
Midnight-10 a.m. - U.S.-Spain women's basketball, women's soccer, U.S.-Cuba baseball, tennis semifinals, track cycling, men's archery ... 9 a.m.-5 p.m. - U.S.-Spain men's basketball, U.S.-Croatia men's water polo, track and field, women's diving, beach volleyball, rowing finals, track cycling, badminton finals, trampoline ... Midnight-noon - Tennis finals, track and field, track cycling, U.S.-New Zealand women's field hockey. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Azizul wants to do a Razif act in Beijing Aug 7, 2008
The 200m sprint competition over three days from Aug 17 will be the finale on the track cycling programme. Mohd Edrus Yunus is the fourth rider in the Malaysian team for Beijing but will only get to see action if any of his team-mates comes down with injuries. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Masked U.S. cyclists in Beijing are criticized Aug 6, 2008
The track cycling events, held indoors here, begin Aug. 15, and some of the team's members - Mike Friedman, Sarah Hammer, Bobby Lea and Jennie Reed - were prepared for the worst when they arrived in Beijing, knowing that the air quality was questionable. Two of them wore their masks on the plane. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
British cycling chief hails turn against doping Aug 5, 2008
Britain dominated the track cycling world championships in England in March and has a good chance of medals in Beijing. Brailsford said a series of doping scandals at the top professional races -- the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia -- had damaged cycling's image but stringent tests had started to bring benefits. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
IOC official says pollution should pose no risks Aug 5, 2008
Some American track cycling athletes arrived in Beijing on Tuesday wearing facemasks, including Michael Friedman. "You got to take every chance you have just to protect the airways," Friedman said. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Cycling: On track for a medal Aug 3, 2008
With only 10 countries getting to ride in the team sprint, Malaysias presence in Beijing is an endorsement of their rise as Asian powers in track cycling. Its good for Malaysia where track cycling is concerned. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Eight defining moments Jul 31, 2008
He became the first Malaysian to qualify for a track cycling final and eventually finished fifth. It was the best performance by a Malaysian athlete at the Games and Josiah deservingly won the Sportsman of the Year award. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Shanaze Reade expresses rebellious side of BMX Jul 31, 2008
It's nothing to do with tricks, it's just basically a race," Reade said. Reade retained the world senior BMX title this year. With Victorian Pendleton, she also retained the world team sprint title at the world track cycling championships in Manchester in March when they posted a world record time. EXPLOSIVE POWER Her first world track title in Mallorca in 2007 came after just six weeks' training. "The first time I was in absolute shock," Reade said. "I didn't think I could be in shape. The... (International Herald Tribune)
Payments were not bribes to secure Olympic status, officials say Jul 29, 2008
Japanese officials on Tuesday denied a BBC report that the track cycling sport of keirin may have bribed its way into the Olympics ... "As UCI exists to promote cycling, it is perfectly logical that UCI would cooperate with Japanese national cycling groups to encourage international interest in track cycling.". (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Japanese keirin officials deny bribery report Jul 29, 2008
TOKYO, July 29 (Reuters) - Japanese officials on Tuesday denied a report that the track cycling sport of keirin may have bribed its way into the Olympic Games ... "It has been done in total transparency," Verbruggen, currently the International Olympic Committee's chief inspector, told the BBC. "This was done for the development of track cycling around the world." Britain's Chris Hoy won keirin gold at this year's world championships in Manchester and will start as favourite in Beijing. (guardian.co.uk)
Cycling cash allegations denied Jul 29, 2008
The keirin is a rapid and exciting track cycling event ... The UCI said there was no evidence of anything other than a "proper arrangement to promote track cycling" ... The UCI said in a statement: "The agreement did not include any provision regarding keirin's acceptance as an Olympic sport or even a commitment by UCI to seek its inclusion in the Olympic programme. "As UCI exists to promote cycling, it is perfectly logical that UCI would cooperate with Japanese national cycling groups to... (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Cycling cash linked to Olympics Jul 28, 2008
The keirin is a rapid and exciting track cycling event ... The keirin is a rapid and exciting track cycling event where riders are initially paced around a track by a motorcycle before sprinting for the line ... "This was done for the development of track cycling around the world.". (BBC News)
Wiggins and Hoy plan gold medal spree in Beijing Jul 26, 2008
But the world's top-ranked track cycling team will arrive in China stronger than ever according to team chief Dave Brailsford. This time Wiggins and Hoy are joined on the gold medal trail by the likes of Vicky Pendleton, Rebecca Romero and recent Tour de France sensation Mark Cavendish. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Backyard BMX hope gets a jump on his Beijing rivals Jul 25, 2008
BMX's introduction to the Olympics meant a couple of track cycling events in which Australia had medal hopes were scrapped and the admittance to the cycling team of a less conventional group of athletes (one BMX Olympic hopeful has changed his name to Kamikaze). "There's two things we get," Madill said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Beijing boost for Josiah Jul 24, 2008
The Beijing-bound track cycling team, trained by Australian John Beasley, had made the journey to Erfurt by road from their training base in Valencia, Spain, and it was their final race before the Olympics next month. Josiah sees his win against a strong field as a timely boost for the Beijing Games next month, where he will be making his second Olympic appearance. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
"Flying Scot" learned to cycle from E.T. Jul 23, 2008
Hoy won two of Britain's nine gold medals at the track cycling world championships in March, the prestigious individual sprint and keirin. He took silver in the team sprint. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Wife may leave cycling coach over rape claim Jul 23, 2008
The early indications are they'll continue the tour," the spokeswoman said. Meyer, who was on a training camp in Italy with the Olympic team, would not be commenting on Lee's arrest, the spokeswoman said. WA cycle administrator shocked The Vice Chairman of Track Cycling WA last week said he was shocked by the allegations. "I'm not a great fan of Rick Lee, but the allegations would surprise me," Tony Harman said. "I wouldn't think he'd be that stupid. " Mr Harman said whether the rape allegations... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Azizul to use RM60,000 bicycle at Olympic Games Jul 21, 2008
In training: Azizul being assisted by Malaysian track cycling coach John Beasley during his training session on his new bike at the velodrome in Valencia. (Inset) Ryan Bayley will also be using a similar bike at the Beijing Games. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Pendleton vows to win Beijing Olympic gold Jul 21, 2008
Britain's Victoria Pendleton reacts after winning gold in the women's sprint on the fourth day of competition at the track cycling world championships in Manchester, northern England, March 29, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Cavendish pulls out of Tour de France Jul 20, 2008
Cavendish, who won four stages in this year's race, will now focus on the Olympic Games, where he will take part in the track cycling events. A pure sprinter, the Manxman was having difficulty in the mountains and struggled to cope with three gruelling stages in the Alps. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Mark Cavendish Jul 18, 2008
Wins Three Tour de France Stage Victories. The Sprint Cyclist from the Isle of Man made history by becoming the first British rider to win a third stage in one Tour de France. (Suite101.com)
Australian coach accused of US teen rape Jul 18, 2008
Track Cycling WA vice-chairman Tony Harman said: "I'm not a great fan of Rick Lee, but the allegations would surprise me. "I wouldn't think he'd be that stupid. "If this is proven, it would be a massive stigma for his coaching career. "He'd be gone. (NEWS.com.au)
Cycling coach wore condom for rape: police Jul 18, 2008
The Vice Chairman of Track Cycling WA this morning said he was shocked by the allegations. "I'm not a great fan of Rick Lee, but the allegations would surprise me," Tony Harman said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Australia tops junior cycling titles Jul 17, 2008
Australia have again topped the medal tally at the world junior track cycling championships. Sydney's Luke Davison won his third gold medal when he took out the omnium. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
'Phine' Phinney Jul 16, 2008
Taylor Phinney won the junior world title in track cycling's 3,000-meter individual pursuit over the weekend; winning his second USA TODAY Olympic Athlete of the Week award in the process ... There's volleyball, beach volleyball, baseball, cycling, track cycling, softball and some European track and field events still going on even though we're just three weeks from the Opening Ceremonies. (USA Today -- Sports)
NBCOlympics.com: Hincapie makes fifth Olympic team Jul 2, 2008
Hincapie - who'll begin his 13th Tour de France on Saturday - joins two-time Olympians Jason McCartney and Christian Vande Velde (a 2000 track cycling Olympian), along with Olympic rookie David Zabriskie as discretionary picks to the five-man American road squad ... USA Cycling's Olympic team leader Pat McDonough called the roster "one of the strongest ones we've had in recent history.'' , the world's No. 1 ranked BMX racer, had his spot confirmed Tuesday. He joins automatic qualifiers and on... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hincapie going to Olympics in cycling for 5th time Jul 2, 2008
Hincapie who'll begin his 13th Tour de France on Saturday joins two-time Olympians Jason McCartney and Christian Vande Velde (a 2000 track cycling Olympian), along with Olympic rookie David Zabriskie as discretionary picks to the five-man American road squad ... In track cycling, 2004 Olympians Adam Duvendeck and Giddeon Massie both were selected again and will ride the team sprint, and Michael Friedman was selected to ride the Madison. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NBCOlympics.com: BMX star Robinson makes U.S. team Jun 26, 2008
Road and track cycling have long been a part of the Olympics, and mountain biking was added in 1996. BMX is making its debut in 2008. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Debutant Azizul has his hands full in Beijing Jun 21, 2008
Azizul, who emerged as Malaysia's first double gold medallist in the Asian Championships in Japan in April, will leave tomorrow with the rest of the Melbourne-based track cycling team for a competition in Germany. Afterwhich, they will go to Valencia for a training stint before heading for Beijing in early August. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
USA Cycling adds Lea, Blatchford to Olympic roster Jun 18, 2008
CARSON Bobby Lea and Michael Blatchford have been added to the U.S. Olympic track cycling team roster, after each hit qualifying times at a team selection camp this week ... They join Taylor Phinney a new junior world record holder as the lone American men's track cycling qualifiers for Beijing so far. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Wilkinson focuses on diving berth Jun 18, 2008
TWO CYCLISTS MAKE U.S. TEAM: Bobby Lea and Michael Blatchford have been added to the U.S. Olympic track cycling team roster, after each hit qualifying times at a team selection camp this week at Carson, Calif. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
