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	Encyclopedia article: Keirin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Keirin is a track cycling (additional info and facts about track cycling) event in which a small group of racing cyclist (A person who rides a bicycle) s sprints for victory.
		Keirin began in 1948 in Japan (A constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building), and has great popularity there.
		Keirin racing became an event at the 2000 Summer Olympics (additional info and facts about 2000 Summer Olympics) in 2000 at Sydney (The largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port), Australia.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/k/ke/keirin.htm (257 words)

	Keirin
		Keirin is a track cycling event in which a small group of cyclists sprints for victory.
		Keirin began in 1948 in Japan, and has great popularity there.
		In 2000, keirin was also added to the program of the Olympic Games.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ke/Keirin.html (155 words)

	Keirin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Keirin is a race paced by a derney (motorized pacing machine).
		The word for this originally Japanese sport, pronounced "kay-rin," is a combination of two characters literally meaning "racing wheels." Keirin has been officially adopted as an international event, including a spot in the Olympics.
		In the Japanese version, riders follow in the wake of a pacer on track racing bike, while in the international version a motorized bicycle known as a derney is used to pace the riders.
	www.cycle-info.bpaj.or.jp /english/ride/keirin.html (245 words)

	Japanese Keirin
		Keirin licenses are limited by the law of prefecture-level governments or municipalities designated by the Minister of Home Affairs.
		Keirin competitor Koichi Nakano won the first of ten straight World Championships in the pro sprint division of the 1977 World Championships in San Cristobal, Venezuela, and with the adoption of a Keirin event at the same championship in 1980, the sport began to attract attention from around the world.
		Grants from the Japan Keirin Association are put to use in support of the bicycle and other sectors of the machine industry, or as funds for a variety of public-interest projects.
	users.htcomp.net /gladu/'drome/tracks/Keirin.html (1527 words)

	Keirin Racing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		A Keirin pro will race 80-100 times a year, prize money can be upwards of 100,000 € for the winner of a large keirin event, the top riders earning up to 1.5m € a year.
		It is not uncommon for a keirin racer to compete into his fifties, the oldest Keirin racer ever, Uemura San was 60 years old when he retired.
		The only Keirin School in Japan was founded in 1968 and is dedicated to teaching the academic and practical skills the students will need to compete.
	www.keirinberlin.de /Keirin_Racing2.html (534 words)

	www.cyclingnews.presents track cycling from around the world
		But guessing the winner of a keirin is a lot more complicated to the extent that punters have to examine the background of each rider who is participating the race.
		There were times when keirin organisers tried to bring female fans to the keirin races, using a famous actress in their TV commercials.
		One such woman testifies that she is thrilled when she sees the powerful sprinting and hears the gong signaling that the race is near its end.
	www.cyclingnews.com /results/track/keirin00.shtml (931 words)

	Tomer Gurantz's Japan 2002 Bicycle Trip: May 1
		Keirin is basically like horse racing (which is called Keiba in Japanese).
		Keirin is like that, only instead of betting on horses, you bet on bicycles.
		The Keirin schedule that I have shows the Takeo racing days in red (I actually don't know what this means, but only 3 tracks in all Japan are in red).
	www.geocities.com /japan2002bicycletrip/may01.html (595 words)

	CNNSI.com - Olympic Sports - "Mister Keirin" overshadowed by Japan's judo stars - September 12, 2000 04:09 AM - - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		The country's keirin authority allowed top stars to have a break for several weeks, a move to polish the sport's image which has been long associated with low-life gambling.
		Keirin is a high-speed event often compared to a roller derby in terms of excitement and, sometimes, gamesmanship.
		But the international keirin is fought on a short oval, mostly 250 meters (825 feet) long, with steeper banks and shorter straights.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /olympics/newswire/2000/09/12/93256060941_afp (555 words)

	www.cyclingnews.com news and analysis
		Things have changed a little, on the 27th of September 2002 at Hakodate there were no 'gaudy ladies' upstaging the cycling; indeed, there were very few women, the crowd was mainly made up of aged men intent on gambling away their last yen on the races.
		Keirin is a Japanese social institution which compares most closely with greyhound racing in the west and is probably is the cheapest form of entertainment you can find in Japan.
		The races typically require photo finishes and after the finish the old men watch the TV screens intently to see if they've won while the riders circle the track once and ride back in through the 'fighting gate' to their little hotel.
	www.cyclingnews.com /features?id=hakodatekeirin (888 words)

	Norwood Paragon 100 years : 8/12/03 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Keirin racing is a totally Japanese invention and, until a few years ago, exploitation.
		Keirin started in 1948 and by 1995 more than 1.31 billion spectators had been admitted to keirin events.
		Money wagered on Keirin racing subsidises a variety of organisations covering social welfare, physical culture promotion, medical treatments, public health, cultural and educational activities, disaster relief (Japan is prone to earthquakes) and the machine industry.
	www.londoncyclesport.com /news_2004/hh_paragon.html (669 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports > Olympics -- That's keirin: Nothstein out
		Keirin is a crowd-rousing event in which seven riders are side-by-side on the starting line, then slip into single file behind a fellow on a motorscooter for a few laps, then scramble for position after the bell sounds and the scooter slips into the infield.
		Usually, the race is decided by the strongest rider sitting back and waiting for the last turn of the last lap, then whipping past the field in a mad dash to the line.
		He said he had intended for this to be his farewell to keirin, but maybe not now.
	www.signonsandiego.com /sports/olympics/other/20040826-9999-z1x26keirin.html (613 words)

	RoadCyclingUK Racing - World Cup Keirin racing on 9th Jan 05
		Keirin began in 1948 in Japan, and is incredibly popular.
		Keirin is a track cycling event in which a small group of equally matched cyclists sprint for victory.
		Keirin is dangerous racing and not for the faint hearted.
	www.roadcyclinguk.com /news/article/mps/UAN/414/v/5/sp/332657698911328285278 (1289 words)

	Classic 3Rensho TR Keirin Track Bicycles at Yellow Jersey
		Keirin, Japan's unique bicycle track racing event, is a pari-mutual betting system, run by a public agency, whose proceeds fund Japan's public schools.
		Keirin frames must be built, within strict design guidelines, by a certified builder from approved materials.
		Both those sleeves and the instaled Sugino75 tape are Keirin Approved as are the Nitto CrMo handlebar, Nitto forged stem, MKS pedals and Iscaselle saddle.
	www.yellowjersey.org /3rtrbike.html (230 words)

	UCI Track Cycling World Cup (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		The race, sponsored by the Japan Keirin Association is set to be one of the most prestigious Keirin races ever to be held outside Japan.
		We will be aiming for success in what is certain to be a spectacular event." Japan’s specialist Keirin riders rarely compete outside their own country, though the Manchester event, which carries a record £45,000 in prizes, is proving a strong attraction.
		Nothstein, twice winner of the world Keirin title, is looking forward to competing on the famed hardwood track, one of the fastest in the world.
	www.londoncyclesport.com /news_2004/track_wc_3.html (546 words)

	Dajka's keirin title puts him in line for Athens - Olympics - www.smh.com.au
		Dajka, the 2002 world keirin champion, is hoping to cement that Olympic position at the world titles in Melbourne later this month by winning the world keirin championship and ensuring Australia's team sprint place in Athens.
		The 22-year-old's keirin form has made it virtually impossible to overlook him for the Games - he won a silver medal in the event at last year's world titles, and has now topped the points in the event following the track cycling world cup round in Sydney.
		The keirin heats yesterday morning were typically action-packed, with a number of crashes.
	www.smh.com.au /articles/2004/05/14/1084289892087.html?from=storyrhs (680 words)

	Cycles Gaansari (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		In the first few laps, the cyclists are paced by a motorized vehicle called a derny, which leaves the track a few laps before the end, at a speed of about 50 km/h.
		Keirin racing began in 1948 in Japan, and has great popularity there.
		It is a professional sport and the Japanese place bets on the outcome, much like greyhound or horse racing in the U.S. In spite of its popularity, Japanese cyclists do not belong to the medal contenders for this event at international tournaments.
	www.gaansari.com /FixedGear.htm (412 words)

	www.usacycling.org -- Track Worlds - women's keirin and pursuit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Jennie Reed (Kirkland, Wash.) was the overall world cup champion in the keirin this year and is expected to be one of the key riders to challenge for a world championship.
		There are 12 riders entered in today’s keirin and round one will consist of two heats of six with the top two riders from each heat automatically advancing to the finals.
		Following the keirin in the morning session will be qualifying for the women’s individual pursuit where Erin Mirabella (Racine, Wis.) is also expected to do well amongst a deep field that includes Sarah Ulmer (NZL), Katie Mactier (AUS) and Leontien Van Moorsel (NED).
	www.usacycling.org /news/user/story.php?id=995&PRINT=1 (289 words)

	British Cycling
		The six top Keirin specialists will be competing for a share in the record 45,000 pounds sterling prize money up for grabs in the special Keirin, which is being sponsored by the Japan Keirin Association (JKA) on the 9th January.
		The Keirin, which I think it was Hugh Porter who said it means 'fight', enjoys enormous popularity in Japan, attracting feverish interest amongst its huge fan base and is regarded as the country’s most popular betting sport.
		But the Keirin isn’t just about having fun — it’s also is a force for good, with around 8% of the income generated from the racing going on social and environmental project across Japan.
	www.bcf.uk.com /news/2004/11_november/11_WorldCup.shtml (862 words)

	Evening Standard (London): Staff is ready for the rough and tumble of the keirin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		The keirin is one of track racing's more extrovert events.
		Six competitors are paced to a speed of 50kph by a motorised cycle called a derny which then peels off to leave those that had been trailing in its wake to pedal furiously in a sprint for the line.
		Roughly translated keirin means "fighting" in Japanese, and it is a form of cycle racing that is highly popular in the Far East where betting on professional riders is big business.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qn4153/is_20040825/ai_n12094197 (456 words)

	Keirin Racing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		That's a question with no answer but Keirin attendance is dropping in Japan the last few years.
		Which is significant because Keirin revenue goes to the school system.
		Keirin, the event, has become quite popular for both athletes and spectators in amateur and Olympic
	www.cyclingforums.com /t90302.html (600 words)

	Keirin champ Dajka set for Athens - Sport - www.theage.com.au
		None of Dajka's rivals in the keirin final were a threat to his points tally in the World Cup, and by claiming the keirin crown, Dajka - the 2002 world keirin champion - gained Australia an Olympic keirin berth.
		Dajka's goals for the world track championships in Melbourne this month are to win the world keirin title and ensure Australia's team sprint place in Athens.
		That's the major goal for me, but also to get a medal in the keirin, especially (to be) world champion, in front of a home crowd, I'm sure it will be a bit of a buzz," Dajka said.
	www.theage.com.au /articles/2004/05/14/1084289883203.html?from=storylhs (731 words)

	Leonard upstages sprint stars in keirin - Breaking News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		In the women's keirin, Olympic gold medalist Anna Meares picked up her fourth gold medal of the championships riding dominantly from the front.
		Her performance suggested she was on track to defend both her time trial world championship in Los Angeles later this year and also showed she could prove a handful in the keirin as well.
		However her older sister Kerrie was denied a family one-two by Western Australia's Kristine Bayley who squeezed between the Queensland siblings to grab the silver medal.
	www.smh.com.au - !http: //www.smh.com.au/news/Sport/Leonard-upstages-sprint-stars-in-keirins/2005/02/12/1108061924754.html (433 words)

	Boston.com / Sports / Other sports / Olympics / Cycling / Nothstein ready for his run at history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		There's going to be 24 of the best keirin racers, competing for without a doubt the most prestigious title, the Olympic gold medal," said Nothstein, who arrived Sunday.
		Germany's Jens Fiedler, a former world keirin champion, won individual medals in 1992, 1996 and 2000; he's already won a relay gold in Athens and will seek another solo medal in the keirin.
		The keirin is perhaps cycling's most unique event.
	www.boston.com /sports/other_sports/olympics/cycling/articles/2004/08/23/nothstein_ready_for_his_run_at_history (670 words)

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		Camera at the ready:: (13:33:29) Keirin Chen MZDM: tries to watch the dancing in peace (13:33:57) Nachahmer MZDM: {souts of the kitchen staff, cooking utinsles clatter and crash, the screams of some of the waitresses} (13:34:16) Nachahmer MZDM: {the dancers stop and hide back stage} (13:34:55) Keirin Chen MZDM:.............
		(15:38:15) Keirin Chen MZDM: Ow >_< (15:38:20) Keirin Chen MZDM: Ah.
		(18:59:07) Keirin Chen MZDM: sighs (18:59:09) Keirin Chen MZDM: Kimmy!
	www.janasfam.de /vanvanarmo/soulcollector.txt (13515 words)

	Greggs Cycles
		And although the women’s keirin is not an Olympic event, Reed will still have two opportunities for Olympic success as the only rider contesting multiple events.
		I originally planned on not contesting the Keirin because it was scheduled for the night before the sprint tournament and finishing at 10:30 pm!
		The next day was the Keirin, one of the most exciting racing on the velo for me. I was confident to make it through the qualifying and semi-final, as long as I rode tactically sound.
	www.greggscycles.com /cartgenie/new_raceJennieReed.asp (2126 words)

	Olympic double: Bayley gets keirin gold, too
		Aussie Ryan Bayley affirmed his status as world's fastest man on a bike, taking his second gold medal of the 28th Olympiad by winning the keirin on the final day of track racing in Athens on Wednesday.
		The shaggy haired 22-year-old shot out from the bunch in the final of the keirin, cruising across the line well ahead of second-place finisher Jose Escuredo of Spain.
		German Rene Wolff was third, but was later relegated by the judges giving Shane Kelley the bronze, yet another medal for the green and gold.
	www.velonews.com /race/trk/articles/6845.0.html (407 words)

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