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Leontien Zijlaard wins Sydney 2000 women's individual pursuit track cycling gold
Leontien Zijlaard won the women's individual pursuit gold medal in track cycling at Sydney 2000 on 18 September 2000.
2000-09-18 · Dunc Gray Velodrome, Bankstown, Australia
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The story
Leontien Zijlaard won the women's individual pursuit gold medal in track cycling at Sydney 2000 on 18 September 2000. The title went to Netherlands, with the competition held at Dunc Gray Velodrome, Bankstown, Australia.
How it unfolded
Marion Clignet (France) took silver; Yvonne McGregor (United Kingdom) 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 | Leontien Zijlaard | Netherlands |
| Silver | Marion Clignet | France |
| Bronze | Yvonne McGREGOR | United Kingdom |
Sources
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