All ten Olympic events, (sprint, team sprint, keirin, team pursuit and omnium, for both men and women) and the non-Olympic men's madison championship and points races for both genders were held as part of the championships.

The host Netherlands also enjoyed a highly successful event, with two gold medals and six in all, by far their strongest showing at this level.

Ireland also won its first ever medal at this level, a bronze in the men's omnium for world scratch race champion Martyn Irvine.

Individually Laura Trott of Great Britain, Maximilian Levy of Germany and Elia Viviani each won two gold medals, while Kristina Vogel won three medals, including gold in the women's sprint.

Trott was also part of the Great Britain women's team pursuit quartet who twice lowered the world record in their event.