VIDEO: Martyn Irvine's gold medal-winning performance at the World Track Championships in full

The Irish cyclist made history yesterday.

TRACK CYCLIST MARTYN Irvine became the first Irish male in 116 years to win a medal at the World Track Championships yesterday.

The Irishman triumphed in a thrilling finale yesterday, winning a gold in the Men’s Scratch Race, in addition to his silver in the Men’s Individual Pursuit earlier in the day.

And now you can relive his moment of glory in full by watching the video below.

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