Theo Bos of Netherlands finished first in the men's sprint event
to contribute another gold to the country, as the Round No. 2 of
the UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics closed in Beijing Sunday
night.
The race for
gold
On the medal rankings, the Neds ranked first with four gold
medals and two bronzes. France, Great Britain and Team DSB each
grabbed two golds, while China placed in the 20th position with two
bronzes.
No. 265 Theo Bos
There are 376 riders from 44 countries and regions competed in
The UCI 2007-2008 Track Cycling World Cup Classics from December 7
to 9. Ten Olympic track cycling events are contested at the
three-day competition, including the men's sprint, team sprint,
individual pursuit, team pursuit, Keirin, points race, Madison, and
the women's sprint, individual pursuit and points race. The winners
automatically qualify for the next year's Olympic Games, according
to the qualification system.
The third leg of the world cup will be held in Log Angeles from
January 18 to 20 and the fourth in Ballerup, Demark from February
15 to 17, 2008.
Theo Bos wins the men's
sprint event.
(BOCOG December 10, 2007)
