Team GB is out in Hong Kong for the Track Cycling World Championships. So far there have been crashes, celebrations and disappointed.
Elinor Barker showed incredible performance at the Rio games last summer as she and teammates took home the gold in the team pursuit. A favourite to take home the gold in Hong Kong, Barker fought hard on the track in a suspenseful scratch race to miss first place by moments as the win went to Italy’s Rachele Barbieri.
“I went ever so slightly too soon and that probably cost me the win… I was just not fast enough. Congratulations to her but I’m really disappointed.” – Elinor Barker
There’s plenty more race action coming up over the weekend in Hong Kong with the women’s schedule unfolding:
Thursday, April 13th
Sprint- Qualifying, 1/16 & 1/8
Team Pursuit- 1st round, Finals & Ceremony
Sprint- 1/4
Friday, April 14th
Omnium- Scratch & Tempo Race
Sprint- Semi-Finals, 3-4 Places, Finals & Ceremony
Omnium- Elimination, Points Race & Ceremony
Saturday, April 15th
500m TT- Qualifying
Individual Pursuit- Qualifying
500m TT- Final & Ceremony
Madison- Final & Ceremony
Individual Pursuit- 3-4 Places, Finals & Ceremony
Sunday, April 16th
Keirin- 1st round & Repechages
Keirin- 2nd round, 7-12 Places, Final & Ceremony
Points Race- Final & Ceremony
