Best Track Cyclists of All Time
Who are the greatest Track Cyclists of all time? Explore the leading riders in Sport Ranking’s historical Track Cycling ranking, based on results from major international competitions across different eras.
Greatest Men’s Track Cyclists
Track Cycling Men
| # | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Hoy | Great Britain | 191 |
| 2 | Harrie Lavreysen | Netherlands | 186 |
| 3 | Jason Kenny | Great Britain | 111 |
| 4 | François Pervis | France | 106 |
| 5 | Chris Boardman | Great Britain | 104 |
| 5 | Jeffrey Hoogland | Netherlands | 104 |
| 7 | Florian Rousseau | France | 94 |
| 8 | Arie van Vliet | Netherlands | 91 |
| 9 | Theo Bos | Netherlands | 90 |
| 10 | Arnaud Tournant | France | 89 |
Greatest Women’s Track Cyclists
Track Cycling Women
| # | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anna Meares | Australia | 189 |
| 2 | Félicia Ballanger | France | 153 |
| 3 | Olga Slyusareva | Russia | 148 |
| 4 | Sarah Hammer | United States | 145 |
| 5 | Kristina Vogel | Germany | 134 |
| 6 | Jennifer Valente | United States | 129 |
| 6 | Victoria Pendleton | Great Britain | 129 |
| 8 | Erika Salumäe | Estonia | 127 |
| 9 | Kirsten Wild | Netherlands | 118 |
| 10 | Leontien Zijlaard-van Moorsel | Netherlands | 104 |
How the All-Time Ranking Works
The historical ranking is based on major global competitions, primarily the World Championships and the World Cup. The Olympic Games represent the highest scoring event within the system. The system also includes selected historical events in order to preserve comparable scoring potential across different eras.
Learn more about Track Cycling scoring →