The empire strikes back: track world’s day 2 pictorial Unstoppable hosts crush opposition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Whatsapp Share on Reddit Email to a friend By Stephen McMahon Published: March 28, 2008 at 2:30 am Tara Whitten (Canada) in action during the qualifying rounds of the women’s individual pursuit Stephen McMahon Colombian rider Maria Luisa Calle Williams sporting a very distinctive aero helmet Stephen McMahon Another particularly cheezy design of helment was worn by Karin ThĂĽrig (Switzerland) Stephen McMahon Katie Mactier (Australia) accelerates on to her first lap in qualifying for the women’s pursuit Stephen McMahon Wendy Houvenaghel (Great Britain) at full speed Stephen McMahon Rebecca Romero (Great Britain) salutes the crowd after her victory in the women’s pursuit Stephen McMahon Roberto Chiappa was kept under close observation in his sprint qualifying heat Stephen McMahon