Venue Rio Olympic Velodrome Competitors 40 from 9 nations | Date 11–12 August 2016 Winning time 3:50.265 WR, OR | |
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The men's cycling team pursuit at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro took place at the Rio Olympic Velodrome on 11 and 12 August. Team GB established new Olympic and World Records in both their heat and in the final; their gold medal made Sir Bradley Wiggins Britain's most decorated Olympian.
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The medals were presented by James Tomkins, IOC member, Australia and Brian Cookson, President of the UCI.
Schedule
All times are Brasília Time
Qualifications
The fastest 8 teams qualify for the first round, from which the top 4 remain in contention for the gold medal final and the other 4 for the bronze medal final.
First round
First round heats are held as follows:
Heat 1: 6th v 7th qualifier
Heat 2: 5th v 8th qualifier
Heat 3: 2nd v 3rd qualifier
Heat 4: 1st v 4th qualifier
The winners of heats 3 and 4 proceed to the gold medal final. The remaining 6 teams are ranked on time, then proceed to the finals for bronze, 5th or 7th place.
Finals
The final classification is determined in the ranking finals.