Latvian Kiksis takes 4th straight in int'l keirin series

Latvian Kiksis takes 4th straight in int'l keirin series

MAEBASHI, Japan - Ainars Kiksis of Latvia throws up arms in joy after winning his fourth straight race in as many events in the seven-leg international keirin series on Maebashi velodrome track in Gunma Prefecture on April 25.

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