BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Following are the factbox on men's cycling points race at the Aug. 8-24 Beijing Olympic Games:

    Introduction:

    Riders will cover a total distance of 40 km. Intermediate sprints occur every 10 laps. Sprint points will be awarded as follows: 5 points to the first rider, 3 points to the second, 2 points to the third and 1 point to the fourth. Any rider that gains a lap on the main bunch is awarded 20 points, while loses a lap will have 20 points deducted.

    The winner will be declared according to the accumulated points won. Where there is a draw on points, the place during the final sprints shall decide the final result.

    Record: No records are kept for this event.

    2004 Champion: Mikhail Ignatiev, Russia.