Men and woman's sprint finals? Or have I got it wrong again?
Edit - I'm wrong again...
Yeah finals doesnt mean race for gold silver. It's a silly way of naming i know. Just men's today.
Olympic Track Cycling
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Yeah finals doesnt mean race for gold silver. It's a silly way of naming i know. Just men's today.
Caporegime
Seems like only mens medal, BBC guide is missleading as ****.
Soldato
How close was that! One thousandth of a second up in the flying lap for Laura
Caporegime
She is rapid. I wonder how quick she gets to the shops on Sundays for a paper and a pint of milk?
Soldato
Commentators were chatting the other day about atmospheric pressure affecting times and storms being better. They've got a storm at the moment so will we see faster times?
Soldato
The air pressure will have a (small) effect on times, but the sprints and flying laps that are on now are such short distances that it's not really going to make any difference.
Soldato
Come on Perkins! 
Caporegime
Just won gold in the Equestrian. First for 60 years.
Soldato
This sprint race is very entertaining I must say.
Soldato
because you coast around then every few laps there are sprints to the line and the first few to cross the line are awarded points
Soldato
There's 8 sprints for points throughout the race.
Associate
This seems like a waste of time, why is the British girl just sitting there and letting everyone lap her and get 20 points?
Soldato
Seems our track teams weakness is a lack of endurance.
Soldato
Why don't you ask her? She seems more content to sit and contest the sprints.
Soldato
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hmmm. not sure I am following this omnium (sp?)
Associate
Yeah I'l just get her on the phone just now, I was unaware that I wasn't allowed to post a question on the forums about a sport I don't know much about, my apologies.
Permabanned
This is one of the most confusing cycling events lol.