Track Cycling at the Olympic Velodrome - in pictures

The triple Olympic champion, Sir Chris Hoy, was the main attraction for the home supporters at the velodrome on Sunday, the final day of competition. Hoy is seen here competing in the first round of the men's sprint Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Other events today included the keirin - yep, the one where the riders initially trail behind a mini motorobike, or, technically speaking, a pace-setting derny Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

There were also team events including the much anticipated team pursuit finals featuring the British team Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

In the men's sprint first round, Britain's Jason Kenny, right, is seen here keeping an eye on his opponent Scott Sunderland of Australia. Kenny won the best-of-three match to progress to the next round, but ultimately went out in the quarter-final. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Meanwhile, Hoy sets a new track record in the men's sprint in qualifying – which not only testifies to his immense ability but also gives further proof that the London Olympic velodrome track is rather quicker than most Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

In the women's omnium scratch race, the riders are a blur as they gather speed around the circuit Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

As in previous days, the stadium is packed with eager spectators Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Many of them wielding their own cameras and camera-phones. Nice composition, there. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Here's a wide angle shot of the arena showing the riders in action and the glistening track – it is made of Siberian pine, in case you were wondering Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Victoria Pendleton seems to be suffering from fatigue after an exhausting four days of action and only manages to come fifth in the women's keirin Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

In the men's sprint quarter-finals, Hoy comes up against Grégory Baugé of France, one of his main rivals. This race, albeit a quarter-final, feels like the final Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

The Frenchman wins the first of their three races and Hoy the second, so it all hangs on the final run. The two are inches apart as they cross the line, with Hoy marginally claiming victory Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Hoy then goes on to win his semi-final and the final, cementing his claim to be picked for this event ahead of Jason Kenny for this summer's Olympics Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

But an unfortunate performance by the men's pursuit team final means Britain don't win pursuit gold. Geraint Thomas is seen almost almost crashing his bike as he gets out of line near the end of the race. Australia took the gold medal Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Mens team pursuit final. The Australian team led from the front by Jack Bobridge beat the GB team Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Mens sprint first round. Jason Kenny (right) keeps an eye on opponent Scott Sunderland of Australia. Kenny won the match Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian