Ed Clancy
Track and road cyclist, Olympic champion
Born
March 12th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Elite cyclist specialized in track and road events. Competed in multiple Olympic Games, achieving success in the team pursuit. Contributed to Great Britain's dominance in cycling by helping secure multiple gold medals at World Championships. Actively participated in national road races and consistently competed in professional events throughout a significant career.
Won gold in team pursuit at the 2008 Olympics
Secured three World Championship titles in team pursuit
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