Who won cycling in 2012 Olympics?
Who won cycling in 2012 Olympics?
Road cycling
| Games | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s road race | Alexander Vinokourov Kazakhstan | Rigoberto Urán Colombia |
| Men’s time trial | Bradley Wiggins Great Britain | Tony Martin Germany |
| Women’s road race | Marianne Vos Netherlands | Lizzie Armitstead Great Britain |
| Women’s time trial | Kristin Armstrong United States | Judith Arndt Germany |
How fast do Olympic cyclists sprint?
There are 12 different events, and the races are held in a bowl-shaped arena, called a velodrome, that is 250 meters (820 feet) round (though sizes can vary from track to track), with racers riding counterclockwise and achieving top speeds above 70km per hour (43.5 mph).
How did Anna Meares beat Victoria Pendleton?
Meares says the seeds for the feud were sown during a race at the 2006 World Championships in Bordeaux, France. In trying to block Pendleton from moving to the front of the pack Meares’ pedal had hit the Englishwoman’s wheel and she nearly fell. Meares was disqualified and tried to apologise after the race.
What sport did GB add to the Olympics in 2012?
The most-notable addition to the London program was women’s boxing, which made its Olympic debut in three weight classes (51 kg [112 pounds], 60 kg [132 pounds], and 75 kg [165 pounds]). The London Games were also the first Olympiad wherein each participating country had at least one female athlete competing.
Who is Nick flyger?
Nick Flyger is to be Cycling New Zealand’s new Lead Sprint Coach, starting at the end of this month. Flyger has been Australia’s Senior Track Sprint Coach for the past four years. “We are delighted to welcome Nick to our team,” says Cycling New Zealand’s Interim Chief Executive, Monica Robbers.
What year did Anna Meares break her neck?
2008
Meares retired in 2016 after 22 years in the sport and six Olympic medals — though life has not been without its challenges. In 2008 Meares fractured her neck, 2 millimetres short of a clean break, in a horrific velodrome crash in Los Angeles.
How heavy is an Olympic bike?
One of the simplest performance-enhancing features, though, almost doesn’t enter the conversation: weight. Like Tour de France bikes, track bikes must exceed a minimum weight of 6.8 kilograms. Strip a road bike of the gears, derailleurs, and brakes, and a lot of teams wind up adding weight to make the minimum.
