1. Russia qualified first in the men's team pursuit with an average time of 59.876 km/h. Switzerland qualified second with an average time of 59.380 km/h.
2. Italy qualified third with an average time of 58.891 km/h and Australia qualified fourth with an average time of 58.889 km/h. The top four teams will advance to the finals.
3. The world record in the men's team pursuit is 3:51.659, set by Great Britain in London in 2012.