Theo Bos of Netherlands finished first in the men's sprint event to contribute another gold to the country, as the Round No. 2 of the UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics closed in Beijing Sunday night.

The race for gold

On the medal rankings, the Neds ranked first with four gold medals and two bronzes. France, Great Britain and Team DSB each grabbed two golds, while China placed in the 20th position with two bronzes.

No. 265 Theo Bos

There are 376 riders from 44 countries and regions competed in The UCI 2007-2008 Track Cycling World Cup Classics from December 7 to 9. Ten Olympic track cycling events are contested at the three-day competition, including the men's sprint, team sprint, individual pursuit, team pursuit, Keirin, points race, Madison, and the women's sprint, individual pursuit and points race. The winners automatically qualify for the next year's Olympic Games, according to the qualification system.

The third leg of the world cup will be held in Log Angeles from January 18 to 20 and the fourth in Ballerup, Demark from February 15 to 17, 2008.

Theo Bos wins the men's sprint event.

(BOCOG December 10, 2007)