2002 UCI Track Cycling World Championships

The 92 UCI Track World Championships took place from 25 to 29 September 2002 in Ballerup near Copenhagen in the new building " Ballerup Super Arena " instead. The program included 15 disciplines. Newly included the disciplines of women 's keirin and scratch for women and men. The former " Olympic Sprint " was renamed " Team Sprint ".

The World Championships were dominated by the team from Australia who managed to win four out of 15 gold medals and 13 total medals.

For particular caused a stir of surprise Australian Sprint Champion, Sean Eadie, because it - unusual for a racer - with a full beard denied his race. Following his victory in the sprint he was still inside the velodrome by its French competitors Arnaud Tournant shave off his beard.

Schedule

Results

Sprint

Team Sprint

Individual pursuit

Team Pursuit

Time trial

Points race

Keirin

Scratch

Madison

Medal Tally

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