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Robert Bartko wins Sydney 2000 men's individual pursuit track cycling gold
Robert Bartko won the men's individual pursuit gold medal in track cycling at Sydney 2000 on 17 September 2000.
2000-09-17 · Dunc Gray Velodrome, Bankstown, Australia
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The story
Robert Bartko won the men's individual pursuit gold medal in track cycling at Sydney 2000 on 17 September 2000. The title went to Germany, with the competition held at Dunc Gray Velodrome, Bankstown, Australia.
How it unfolded
Jens Lehmann (Germany) took silver; Brad McGee (Australia) took bronze.
The wider picture
Individual pursuit placed two riders on opposite sides of the velodrome. Men raced over four kilometres and women over three kilometres at this edition. The competition combined timed qualifying rides with head-to-head medal rounds, and catching an opponent could also decide a ride. The individual medal belonged to one rider; the separate team-pursuit event had a different format and classification.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Robert Bartko | Germany |
| Silver | Jens Lehmann | Germany |
| Bronze | Brad McGEE | Australia |
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