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keirin

British

/ ˈkeɪrɪn /

noun

a cycling race originating in Japan, in which groups of cyclists follow a pacesetter and then sprint for the last part of the race

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Etymology

Origin of keirin

C20 Japanese

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Richardson, who had been expected to contend for medals in the individual sprint and keirin, said he would co-operate with a British Cycling investigation into the allegations.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

He had been expected to contend for three medals in the team sprint, individual sprint and keirin.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Olympic champion Ellesse Andrews finished second when defending her Commonwealth keirin title.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

The chaotic keirin is the only sprint event she has yet to win a major gold in, a target she maintains going into Santiago.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2025

The incident happened on the final bend of the men's keirin semi-finals as the two riders careered over the barriers at a speed of about 35mph at the track in Dudenhofen, western Germany.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2025

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