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2008 National Senior Track Championships

 

16-20 September 2008, Manchester Velodrome

 

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DAY 1 - Tues, Sept 16

500m Time Trial and Kilo Time Trial

 

20080916_track_nationals_day1_blyth_60Day 1 Report: Anna Blyth and Matt Crampton, fresh from the European Championships, were the stars of the show on the opening night of the national Senior Track Championships in Manchester. Strong favourites for the titles, Blyth won with ease, but Crampton was made to work hard for his title, and not by a recognised sprinter - Report & Results

DAY 2 - Weds, Sept 17

Women's Sprint, Men's Scratch

 

20080917_04_Track_Champs_D2_Report_60Day 2 Report: Day Two of the Nationals saw Vicky Pendleton comfortably take Gold in the Women's Sprint, beating Anna Blyth into silver medal position, while Chris Newton of Rapha Condor Recycling destroyed the field in the 20km Scratch Race. Report & Results

 

DAY 3 - Thurs, Sept 18

Men's Sprint, Men's Pursuit, Women's Scratch

 

2008_Burke_Steven_lead60Day 3 Report: With Rob Hayles and Steven Burke lining up in the Pursuit final, Vicky Pendleton making a rare start in a Scratch Race and Craig MacLean and Matt Crampton clashing in the sprint final, day three of the championships featured some excellent racing. We've got full results and reports. Report & Results

 

DAY 4 - Fri, Sept 19

Women's Team Sprint, Men's Team Sprint, Women's Points, Men's Points

 

2008_Newton_Portrait_60Day 4 Report: Points racing and team sprint were the two flavours cooked up on the fourth day of the National Track Championships. And Chris Newton was master-chef once more, giving another textbook demonstration of tactical guile and sheer speed. The women's points title was won by Alex Greenfield in an equally commanding show of talent. Plus, Team Sprint action. Report & Results

DAY 5 - Sat, Sept 20

Women's Keirin, Men's Keirin, Team Pursuit, Women's Pursuit

 

20080509_paralympic_world_cup_sarah_storey_60Day 5 Report: The National Track Championships concluded with an evening of Keirin and Pursuit racing. The clear highlight was Sarah Storey making yet more history in the women's pursuit. Meanwhile, in the Keirin finals, the question was would Matt Crampton and Victoria Pendleton continue their dominance? There was also an exciting conclusion to the Team Pursuit competition. - Report & Results