Wang Lijuan claimed the win in the women’s keirin in Nilai, adding another gold medal to the Chinese sprint squad’s recent haul.

The 23 year old, fourth in both previous rounds of the Track World Cup, won her two early rides on the day; but could only manage third in her semi final behind Emma Finucane in sparkling form, and world sprint champion Hetty van de Wouw.

The final saw a remarkably close finish, with four riders in contention at the line – but the Chinese rider won by almost a bike length, with the photo finish very much needed to separate the three behind.

Daniela Gaxiola got second, taking home a silver medal after a patchy day which saw her needing two repechages to progress.

Lauriane Genest crossed the line in third – but a few minutes later, the PanAmerican champion found herself relegated to sixth place, with the commissaires judging that she had ‘entered the sprinter’s lane when the opponent was already there’.

Finucane, who had blasted through the competition’s early rounds, was upgraded to bronze.

Wang was also declared the overall winner of the Track World Cup’s keirin competition: although, as one of only two women to have appeared at all three rounds, her position at the top of the table was confirmed before the final even started. Her team-mate Yuan Liying, who opted out of keirin for this final round, was second, with Finucane’s two third places enough for third overall.