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New Zealand edge out England in team sprint

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New Zealand take gold from England in the men's team sprint in a Commonwealth Games record time.

World champions New Zealand have taken gold in the men's team sprint night after edging out England in the final.

Team England during the final of the men's pursuit on July 24, 2014© Getty Images

The Kiwis got themselves into a slight lead from the off and gradually increased it throughout, despite a strong effort from the English.

New Zealand completed their laps in a Commonwealth Games record time, and in the end their 43.181 was just over half a second better than England's effort.

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