Comeback man Hoy takes maiden national sprint title

Chris Hoy

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Back on the track after missing the end of last season with a hip injury, the Olympic champion wasted no time in showing that he is back to full fitness last night in Manchester. Hoy saw off a star-studded men's sprint field to claim victory.



Oddly - for a 33-year-old champion who has taken track accolades across the board - it is Hoy's first elite national sprint title, having secured silver and bronze medals in the past.



After qualifying fastest, setting a new track record with his ride of 9.99, Hoy had no problems dispatching of Matt Crampton in the gold medal ride-off, after the 23-year-old overcame Jason Kenny in a hard-fought semi final.

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