1978 World University Cycling Championship

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]

1978 World University Cycling Championship
VenueAntwerp, Belgium
Date(s) (1978)1978
Events2

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]
 Theo de Rooij
 Netherlands

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

References
  1. "Belgium (BEL)". International University Sports Federation. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  2. "World Championship, Road, Univ. 1978". Cyclingarchives.com. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
  3. "World Championship, Track, Pursuit, Univ. 1978". Cyclingarchives.com. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
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