2012 European Track Championships – Men's sprint
The Men's sprint event at the 2012 European Track Championships of track cycling was held on 20 October 2012. The event began with 27 riders participating in a qualifying round, and culminated in a final where Russian cyclist Denis Dmitriev won the gold medal. Results. Qualifying. Fastest 24 riders advanced to the 1/16 finals, it was held at 10:00. 1/16 Finals. Winner of each heat qualified to 1/8 Finals, the races were held at 10:55. 1/8 Finals. Winner of each heat qualified to 1/4 Finals, losers went to the repêchage. The races  were held at 11:41. 1/8 Finals Repechage. The loser of the 1/8 Finals raced, winners advanced to the Quarterfinals. Races were held at 12:09. Quarterfinals. The races were held at 12:42, 13:26 and 13:51. Race for 5th–8th Places. It was held at 20:56. Semifinals. The races were held at 19:36 and 20:28. Finals. The races were held at 21:12, 21:39 and 21:45.