The London Velopark (pictured) is the venue of the track cycling. If Beijing was an indication, this could be the house that Sir Chris Hoy built!
Hoy won three of his four gold medals at Beijing 2008, two individually in the men's Keirin and individual sprint. He was also part of the team sprint for Great Britain that won gold. Hoy is trying to tie Bradley Higgins for most wins in individual pursuit with a win at London. He is also trying to tie three others-Daniel Morelon, Lutz Heblich and Jens Fiedler-for most wins in individual pursuit. Lots of history there to be made for Sir Hoy.
Italy holds the record of most wins in the men's team pursuit in the Olympics with seven.
In addition to Hoy, Rebecca Romero and Victoria Pendleton are carrying momentum from Beijing to London. Romero is trying for her second straight in individual pursuit, while Pendleton, is trying to tie Erika Salumae and Felicia Ballanger for most wins in the individual sprint with two each.
Five new events will debut at London in the track cycling: men's and women's Omnium, women's Keirin, team pursuit and sprint.
228 men and women representing 33 countries will participate in the track cycling at London.
Up next: A look at (field) hockey.
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