Mark Cavendish of Britain competes in the men's omnium 1km time trial. UCI World Track Cycling Championships - London, Britain - 5/3/2016. REUTERS/Matthew Childs
LONDON (Reuters) - Mark Cavendish is edging closer to selection for Britain's Olympic track cycling team after Jon Dibben, a rival for selection to contest the omnium, underwent elbow surgery on Tuesday.
The 30-year-old, the most prolific sprinter on the road with 26 Tour de France stage wins, has been sweating on the chance to finally win a first Olympic medal ever since this year's world championships in London.
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