The team sprinters as the first medal option and the appearance of the four-wheeler are the focus at the start of the home World Cup in Berlin. Is the German record in the 4000-meter team pursuit even falling?
Berlin (dpa) - The track cycling world championships in Berlin begin today with three decisions. The German team sprinters around Emma Hinze should have the greatest chance of winning a medal. The team sprint men are primarily about the Olympic qualification.
The decision is also made in the women's 10-kilometer scratch race. The focus is also on the appearance of the German four-wheeler, who wants to secure a ticket for the final runs on Thursday through the qualification and the first round.
TEAMSPRINT WOMEN: After Kristina Vogel's terrible training accident and the resignation of her long-time partner Miriam Welte, there were fears that Germany could no longer play a role in the sprint area. Despite their young age, Emma Hinze (22) and Lea Sophie Friedrich (20) almost closed the gap. "You can get a medal, even at the Olympics," says Vogel, who works as a World Cup ambassador and TV expert.
TEAMSPRINT MEN: The days when a team sprint medal was part of the standard program are over. The two former world champions Maximilian Levy and Stefan Bötticher have convinced this season, but the shortcoming in the driver position is great. A podium would be a surprise. At first glance, it is about securing the Olympic qualification.
TEAM TRACKING: National coach Sven Meyer sets the German record as the goal for the four. His team has already improved the national record four times this winter, now it should be less than 3:50 minutes. It is questionable whether this would be enough for a medal. The level among the top eight teams in the world is very high. Australia and Denmark are difficult to beat.
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