UCI Track Cycling World Championships - Men's Individual Pursuit
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The UCI Track Cycling World Championships – Men's individual pursuit is the world championship individual pursuit
event held annually at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships
. Between its inception and 1992, the men's individual pursuit was separated into two events; one for professionals at 5000 metres (5,468.1 yd) and one for amateurs at 4000 m (4,374.5 yd). From 1993, all competitors competed in one open event of 4000 m (4,374.5 yd). It was first held at the 1939 championships, but had to be abandoned upon the outbreak of World War II
, so the first complete competition was at the 1946 championships.
Individual pursuit
The individual pursuit is a track cycling event where two cyclists begin the race from a stationary position on opposite sides of the track.The event is held over 4 km for men and 3 km for women. The two riders start at the same time and set off to complete the race distance in the...
event held annually at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships
UCI Track Cycling World Championships
The UCI Track Cycling World Championships are the set of world championship events for the various disciplines and distances in track cycling and are regulated by the Union Cycliste Internationale...
. Between its inception and 1992, the men's individual pursuit was separated into two events; one for professionals at 5000 metres (5,468.1 yd) and one for amateurs at 4000 m (4,374.5 yd). From 1993, all competitors competed in one open event of 4000 m (4,374.5 yd). It was first held at the 1939 championships, but had to be abandoned upon the outbreak of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, so the first complete competition was at the 1946 championships.
Medalists
Only professional medal winners are stated for up to and including 1992.| | | |||