BEIJING, Aug 19 (Bernama) - National cyclist Azizulhasni Awang placed 8th in the men's sprint today after he was beaten in the quarterfinals yesterday by world champion Chris Hoy of Great Britain.
The 20-year-old national was shut out by Dutch duo, former world champion Theo Bos and Teun Mulder, with Kevin Sireau of France leading the pack in the 5th to 8th placing race-off at the Laoshan Velodrome.
Sireau crossed first in 10.719s for 5th spot followed by Mulder, Bos and the Malaysian, a first timer in the Games.
Azziulhasni has said he will take a break back in his kampong in Dungun, Terengganu, to celebrate Hari Raya before resuming training in Melbourne.'
The national team had been training in Melbourne and spent several weeks in Spain before coming to Beijing.-- BERNAMA
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