Amy Cure
Australian track cyclist and world champion

Born
December 31st, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Competed in track cycling, achieving significant success in various championships. Captured multiple world titles in the team pursuit and scratch race events. Represented Australia at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympics, contributing to the national team’s presence in international cycling competitions.
Won gold in the team pursuit at the 2016 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
Secured silver in the team pursuit at the 2015 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
Competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics
Competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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