Netherlands youngster Harrie Lavreysen gave a solid performance to overcome comp...
- Netherlands youngster Harrie Lavreysen gave a solid performance to overcome compatriot Jeffrey Hoogland and claim the men’s sprint gold at the world track championships on Sunday.
Lavreysen, 21, who along with Hoogland was part of the Dutch team that won the team sprint gold earlier, won both races in the sprint final for his second gold of the showpiece event. Hong Kong’s Lee Wai Sze won the women’s keirin to add to her sprint gold, finishing ahead of Australia’s Kaarle McCulloch who took silver with Russia’s Daria Shmeleva settling for bronze.
Australia’s Alexandra Manly emerged triumphant in the women’s points race. Ireland’s Lydia Boylan took silver while Kirsten Wild of the Netherlands claimed bronze.
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