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This was the fourth time a men's omnium event had ever been included in the World Championships. Eighteen from 18 countries participated in the contest. The omnium consisted of five events, which were all contested on 28 March: a sprint 200 m time trial with a flying start, scratch race, 3 km individual pursuit, points race and a 1 km time trial.