British Cycling has today confirmed the events which Team GB riders will compete in on the track at the Olympic Games. The track cycling takes place from 2 – 7 August at the Velodrome in the Olympic Park, Stratford.
The line-up is:
Men’s Team Sprint
(Reserve – Ross Edgar)
Women’s Team Sprint
(Reserve – Becky James)
Men’s Team Pursuit
Women’s Team Pursuit
Men’s Sprint
Women’s Sprint
Men’s Keirin
Women’s Keirin
Men’s Omnium
Women’s Omnium
Speaking of the final selection, British Cycling Performance Director Dave Brailsford said: “We have now finalised our selection for the track events and in particular we have made the decision over who will ride the Sprint. Both Chris and Jason are on great form and that made it a difficult choice but we have decided to select Jason to contest the sprint and Chris will concentrate on the Keirin. We believe this gives us the strongest team possible going into the Games."
Sir Chris Hoy said: “Whilst I’m obviously disappointed not to be defending all three of my 2008 Olympic titles in London, Jason thoroughly deserves this opportunity and has a great chance of success in the sprint. I’m now focussed entirely on the Keirin and Team Sprint and my goals for these two events haven’t changed.”
