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noun
A discipline in track cycling where two opposing teams of up to four cyclists start on opposite sides of the velodrome track and try to catch their opponents, or get a faster time over a pre-decided distance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Qualifier: cycle racing
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noun
A disciple in long track speed skating where two opposing teams of three skaters start on opposite sides of the long track ice rink and try to catch their opponents, or get a faster time against the clock over a pre-determined distance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Qualifier: speed skating
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History
From team + pursuit. From being a team event, where the teams pursue each other.
Across languages
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