The men's team pursuit was a

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event held as part of the

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programme. The course was 4000 metres. It was held on 19 October and 21 October 1964 at the

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. 18 teams of 4 cyclists each competed.

Medalists

Results

Heats

In the first round of heats, the 18 teams were divided into 9 pairs. Placing in the heats was not used to advance; rather, the 8 fastest teams from across the heats advanced to the quarterfinals.

Quarterfinals

The quarterfinals paired off the 8 remaining teams into 4 heats. Winners advanced, losers were eliminated.

Semifinals

The winner of each semifinal advanced to the gold medal match, while the loser was sent to the bronze medal match.

Finals

Sources

References

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