The power, speed and aggression needed to win the individual sprint are seriously impressive. Here's our guide to the discipline.
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With riders like Jason Kenny, Sir Chris Hoy, Anna Meares and more, the individual sprint is one of the most closely watched track cycling disciplines every four years when the Olympics roll round. Although it might sound like it should be similar to the sprints that you see at the Tour de France, the riders, rules, and style of riding are entirely different – Matt explains all.
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