USA Cycling names track preselection for Rio 2016 Olympics
USA Cycling has named its longlist of riders for the track programme at the Rio 2016 Olympics, with the final team set to be named in June.
Twelve women have been included in the pre-selection, which will in turn be whittled down to four team pursuit riders, one omnium rider and up to one rider apiece for the individual sprint and keirin.
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Sarah Hammer, silver medallist in the omnium in London in 2012, is one of two riders in contention for the omnium berth this time around, along with Jennifer Valente.
Just three riders have been named to the longlist for the men’s track team and the final line-up will feature just two – one omnium rider and one keirin rider. Jake Duehring has been nominated for the omnium, while Matt Baranoski and Danny Robertson are in contention for the keirin.
Women’s track long team:
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