1978 World University Cycling Championship

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1978 World University Cycling Championship
Host city Antwerp, Belgium
Date(s)  (1978)1978
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The 1978 World University Cycling Championship was the 1st Word University Cycling Championship sponsored by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). The championship was hosted by the Belgian city of Antwerp. Male athletes contested a road race and the individual pursuit on the track.[1][2][3]

Road cycling

The men's road race took place in Bornem in the province of Antwerp. Both the start and finish were in Bornem. The event was won by Theo de Rooij from the Netherlands who became the first World University Road Champion.[2]

Track cycling

Male athletes competed on the track in the 4000 m individual pursuit. The Jean-Jacques Rebière from France won the competition and became the first World University Track Champion.[3]

Events summary

Road Cycling

Event Gold Silver Bronze
Men's event
Road Race[2]
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Theo de Rooij
 Netherlands

Track cycling

Event Gold Silver Bronze
Men's event
Individual pursuit[3]
details
Jean-Jacques Rebière
 France

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