In the World Championships or World Cup Classic events, the top two riders from the qualifying round progress directly to the Gold and Silver medal race while the third and fourth qualifiers fight it out for Bronze.
"[1] The last men's Olympic champion in this event was Great Britain's Bradley Wiggins.
As of 2024[update], the men's world champion is Italy's Jonathan Milan.
[2] The last women's Olympic champion in this event was Great Britain's Rebecca Romero.
As of 2024[update], the women's world champion in this event is Welsh cyclist Anna Morris.