PALMA (Reuters) – Flying Dutchman Harrie Lavreysen maintained his stranglehold on men's sprinting as he lit up the opening round of the inaugural UCI Track Champions League in Mallorca on Saturday.The reigning Olympic and world champion claimed victory and maximum points in the sprint event although he was unable to follow that with victory in the keirin final as Germany's Stefan Botticher triumphed.It was an encouraging opening night for the new series that cycling's governing body the UCI, in conjunction with broadcast partner Discovery Sports Events, believe will boost the appeal of velodrome racing outside of the big championships.

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