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London crowd inspire Hoy to keirin gold

Chris Hoy laid down a strong marker for the Olympics when he outclassed his rivals to win the keirin final as Britain claimed two more gold medals in the World Cup series at the track that will be used for the London Games.

Chris Hoy celebrates his win Photograph: PA
Chris Hoy celebrates his win Photograph: PA
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The Scot, a triple keirin world gold medallist and the Olympic champion, powered past second-placed German Rene Enders and Frenchman Mickael Bourgain in third to trigger the loudest roars heard at the velodrome to date.