team pursuit
"Team pursuit" is a competitive event in both track cycling and long track speed skating where teams race against each other to achieve the fastest time over a set distance.
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Definition
B2Track Cycling
(technical, competitive)A race where two teams of up to four cyclists start on opposite sides of the velodrome and try to complete a set distance in the shortest time.
Example
- The team pursuit event requires cyclists to maintain a tight formation to reduce air resistance.
B2Speed Skating
(technical, competitive)A race where two teams of three skaters start on opposite sides of the ice rink and aim to complete a set distance faster than their opponents.
Example
- In the team pursuit, skaters take turns leading to conserve energy for the final sprint.
Similar
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