1906 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
Cycling competition
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The 1906 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championship for track cycling. They took place in Geneva, Switzerland from 29 July to 5 August 1906.[1] Four events for men were contested, two for professionals and two for amateurs.
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| Venue | Geneva, Switzerland  |
|---|---|
| Date | 29 July - 5 August 1906 |
| Velodrome | Velodrome de La Jonction |
| Events | 4 |
Medal summary
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Professional Events | ||||||
| Men's sprint |
Thorvald Ellegaard Denmark | Gabriel Poulain France | Ãmile Friol France | |||
| Men's motor-paced |
Louis Darragon France | Arthur Vanderstuyft Belgium | Jules Schwitzgubel Switzerland | |||
| Men's Amateur Events | ||||||
| Men's sprint |
Francesco Verri Italy | Ãmile Delage France | Dario Rondelli France | |||
| Men's motor-paced |
Maurice Bardonneau France | Victor Tubbax Belgium | Ãmile Eigeldinger France | |||
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France (FRA) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | Denmark (DEN) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Italy (ITA) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 4 | Belgium (BEL) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Switzerland (SUI) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (5 entries) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
