Elinor Barker

Welsh track cyclist, Olympic gold medalist

Elinor Barker - Welsh track cyclist, Olympic gold medalist
Born

September 7th, 1994
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Competed primarily in track cycling events, achieving significant success in national and international competitions. Won a gold medal in the team pursuit at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Victorious at multiple UCI Track Cycling World Championships in both individual and team events, showcasing a strong performance throughout various seasons on the cycling circuit. Consistently competed for Great Britain's cycling team, contributing to the country's prominence in the sport.

Gold medal in team pursuit at the 2016 Olympics

Multiple World Championship titles in cycling

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