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@h2o
Re the Hoy/Kenny thing - I can't find the Olympic final online, but this'll do.
YouTube - Masters of Sprint 2009 final Chris Hoy vs. Jason Kenny
First race, Kenny leads out. Keeps the pace low, keeps close to Hoy, cranks it up at the end and it's only in the last straight that Hoy pushes past him and finishes first.
Second race, Hoy leads out. Keeps pace higher from outset, keeps Kenny well behind and is already cranking up when the bell rings. Kenny can't catch up.
Both are clearly playing to their strengths. Kenny's acceleration means he can contend with Hoy on a short sharp sprint, but Hoy's stamina and higher top speed means Kenny can't catch up with him on a longer haul.