China's team sprinters took the first gold on offer in the Olympic track cycling programme as Bao Shanju and Zhong Tianshi powered to victory at the Izu Velodrome on Monday.
Fast track conditions are being reported by the riders and Germany's women's team pursuiters also set a world record - obliterating Britain's mark from Rio five years ago. But after being a full second ahead on comparisons at 3,000m mark they faded and finished in 4:09.022 - better than their Rio time, but leaving them with plenty to think about.
Australia could not beat the British time, however, meaning Ed Clancy's dream of a fourth gold medal in team pursuit lives on, at least until they ride against the Danes on Tuesday.
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