The U23 Women's scratch was one of the 8 women's under-23 events at the
2008 European Track Championships
The 2008 European Track Championships took place in Pruszków, Poland from 3 September to 7 September 2008. They were the annual European championship for track cycling for junior and under 23 riders. Events were also held at elite level in the wom ...
, held in
Pruszków, Poland. It took place on 7 September 2008. 23 cyclists were on the start list and 22 participated in the race.
Competition format
A scratch race is a race in which all riders start together and the object is simply to be first over the finish line after a certain number of laps. There are no intermediate points or sprints.
Schedule
Sunday 7 September
10:55-11:20 Qualifying
14:50-15:05 Final
15:15-15:25 Victory Ceremony
Source
Final results
i) There were awarded 2 gold medals because
Ellen van Dijk and
Lizzie Armitstead finished at the same time. See th
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Sources
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See also
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2008 European Track Championships – U23 Women's points race
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References
2008 European Track Championships
European Track Championships – U23 Women's scratch
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