The teams started at opposite ends of the track.

If neither was caught before one had gone 16 laps, the times for the distance (based on the third rider of the team to cross the line) were used to determine the victor.

The Australia-Great Britain rivalry continued in an event which saw a new world record.

Australia set a world record time in this match.

The third- and fourth-fastest teams faced off in the bronze medal match, while the fastest two teams competed for the gold and silver medals.