UCI president Pat McQuaid was very impressed with the performance of Dutchman Theo Bos at the World Championships in Bordeaux, France. The 22 year-old scored two Gold medals in the Keirin and Sprint events. "I must admit that it was Theo and not myself who was the boss here this week-end," McQuaid told the Telegraaf in Bordeaux on Sunday evening.
Bos dominated the event, as he won all heats in both disciplines. "He was simply a class apart here," added McQuaid. But the 'Boss' himself didn't want to hear too many compliments. "Maybe it looked easy, but I had to give everything I had to win here," said the World champion, who was very happy to make up for his missed out chances in Los Angeles last year. "There's not one rival like the other," he continued. "The qualities, and the weaknesses of each of my rivals are like a database in my head."
Asked how he prepared for the event, a self-confident Bos replied, "I know what I have to do to get ready for competition. Together with (Dutch federation doctor) Tjeerd de Vries I work out my training schedule. Peter Pieters (Dutch federation coach) doesn't have an influence on it - we sprinters are free. You have to know your body well; know how it reacts. Too much work damages the muscles. Rest is the best training."
Bos is sure that it's his motivation and devotion to the track that makes him win. "I practice this sport with full dedication," he continued. "When the motivation comes out of yourself, the result is always optimal."
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