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Netherlands Breaks World Record In Men's Team Sprint Qualifying

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On Monday, the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines velodrome witnessed an extraordinary display of athleticism as five world records were shattered in women's team sprint qualifying and finals. Now, the spotlight shifts to the men's competition as they aim to set new best times.

The Netherlands made a statement by breaking their own world record set in 2020. They blazed through the track with a remarkable time of 41.191 seconds in a thrilling victory over Germany during the men's sprint semifinals.

This impressive performance has earned the Dutch team a spot in the gold medal match, where they will face off against Team GB. The highly anticipated final is scheduled to take place at 9:10 p.m. local time (3:10 p.m. ET), promising an exciting showdown between two powerhouse teams.

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