Stephen McMahon got some photographs of Ireland's David O'Loughlin in action during the qualifying rounds of the Men's Individual Pursuit at the 2009 UCI World Track Cycling Championships in Poland.
Ireland's David O'Loughlin warming up for Men's Individual Pursuit Qualifying.
Ireland's David O'Loughlin prior to the Men's Individual Pursuit Qualifying.
Ireland's David O'Loughlin prior to the Men's Individual Pursuit Qualifying.
Ireland's David O'Loughlin gets ready to go on the ‘B’ of the BANG in the Men's Individual Pursuit Qualifying.
: Ireland's David O'Loughlin gets going in the Men's Individual Pursuit Qualifying.
O’Loughlin powers into the first bend as coach Tommy Evans keeps an eye on the clock.
The Mayo man started well and looked focussed as he settled into a tuck position.
: It is obvious that something is not as it should be as O'Loughlin is caught and passed by opponent Alexei Markov of Russia in the closing stages of their duel.
Ireland’s David O’Loughlin winds down after a below par result in his round of the Men's Individual Pursuit Qualifying.
O’Loughlin was disappointed and frustrated.
: Ireland’s David O’Loughlin reflects on his performance in the Men’s Individual Pursuit Qualifying at the 2009 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Pruszków, Poland.
All pictures courtesy of Stephen McMahon
RESULTS
2009 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
Men's Individual Pursuit - Qualifying results