Downey replaces injured Irvine as Ireland begin World Cup campaign

Sean Downey will replace the injured Martyn Irvine in Ireland’s Men’s Team Pursuit in the second round of the UCI Track World Cup in London this weekend.

The four-man Irish team was named yesterday.

Downey committed to Cycling Ireland’s 2016 Olympic programme in recent months and he will get a chance to show his worth when he links up with Thomas Fallon, Cormac Clarke and Javan Nulty for the 4km test against the clock in tomorrow’s qualifying session.