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individual pursuit

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A discipline in track cycling where two opposing cyclists start on opposite sides of the track and try to catch their opponent, or get a faster time over a pre-decided distance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Qualifier: cycle racing

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5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: takaa-ajo — Cycling discipline
  • French: poursuite individuelle — Cycling discipline
  • German: Einerverfolgung — Cycling discipline
  • Spanish: persecución individual — Cycling discipline
  • Swedish: individuell sprint — Cycling discipline