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The men’s Madison at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held on August 19 at the Laoshan Velodrome. This track cycling event consists of a single race. This race is a 50 kilometre 200 lap race. Cyclists compete in pairs with one resting as the other rides. Placing is determined first by laps then by points. Points are awarded based on intermediate sprints held every 20 laps.

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