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Keirin is a track cycling event where starting positions are determined after the riders draw lots. They begin when a pacer, or derny bike, approaches. The derny bike begins at a deliberately slow speed of about 25 kilometers per hour. Keirin races are 2 kilometers in length or eight laps on a 250-meter track. Riders gradually increase their speeds throughout the race. They battle for first after the derny bike leaves the track, about 600 to 700 meters before the finish line.
In Olympics cycling, the men’s sprint event is a race between two riders over three laps of a 1,000-meter track. The rider who comes in first for two of the three laps wins.
Tulcán (Ecuador), Jun 26 (EFE) (Camera: Xavier Montalvo) .- Ecuadorian cyclist Jonathan Caicedo decided not to attend the Tokyo Games with Ecuador to "put his duty" with the American EF, considering that "the trajectory with the team it is much more important to him for his future and sustainability in this sport. "FOOTAGE OF CAICEDO CYCLING IN TULCAN, ECUADOR
Several Olympic athletes from the US track and field delegation commented on the exclusion from the Games of their Russian counterparts, during a press conference held in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday. "The Russians have always had a history of being very immaculate in the [pole vault] event. I can only express that I am kind of disappointed that this issue didn't come to light sooner so that the clean athletes could shine through," said Olympic pole vaulter Sam Kendricks.
The canoe sprint competition is held on calm waters with 200m, 500m and 1000m-long courses. Each boat has its own lane marked by white and yellow buoys. The final 100m are marked by red buoys. In order to win, athletes must complete a straight course in the shortest time.
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