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keirin

/ ˈkeɪrɪn /

noun

  1. a cycling race originating in Japan, in which groups of cyclists follow a pacesetter and then sprint for the last part of the race

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Word History and Origins

Origin of keirin1

C20 Japanese

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Example Sentences

Chris Hoy won gold in the Keirin and Laura Trott in the Omnium.

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