Katy Marchant
English track cyclist Olympic medalist
Born
January 30th, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Competed in track cycling events, representing Great Britain. Participated in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, where a bronze medal was earned in the women's team sprint event. Achieved success in various international competitions and championships, consistently demonstrating strong performance on the track.
Won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics in women's team sprint
Won multiple medals at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships
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