Australian Olympic medallist Shane Perkins was no match for the man dubbed 'Quadzilla', racing to third in the men's sprint at cycling's World Cup.

Germany's Robert Forstemann claimed the gold just ahead of Nicholas Njisane of Trinidad with Perkins third.

Thunder thighs: Robert Forstemann of Germany (centre) stands alongside Nicholas Njisane of Trinidad (left) and Shane Perkins. Credit:AFP

Forstemann had his thighs measured in January, which put them at a whopping 28 inches in diameter - that was one inch bigger than the woman's waist who measured him. Other measurements have put Forstemann's thighs at 34 inches.

Perkins tried to put the 'Quadfather' out of his mind as he defeated England's Matt Crampton in the ride-off for third place after getting the better of compatriot Matthew Glaetzer in the quarter-finals.