Olympic Sprint

Starting technique determines victory or defeat.

The Olympic sprint consists of three riders on a team, with each team member riding in order one lap at a time in the front position, competing based on the time of three laps around the track.

Start	Race Development	Team Composition
Racer on the innermost portion takes the lead spot. Racers must ride at walking speed or faster. Standing-style riding is prohibited.	Flying start upon the blowing of the whistle.	Winners of a 200 m time-trial race with a flying start advance to the elimination tournament.

Leaving	Maintaining of Top Speed
The rider in front heads to the outer portion of the bank and then leaves the track.	Drafting or slipstreaming behind teammates enables the maintaining of top speed until the finish.

Distinctive Characteristics of Track Racing Bicycles for Olympic Sprints
	This bicycle has a sturdy construction optimized for a single sprint lap, and most often has a normal shape.