Philip Hindes

Track cyclist; Olympic gold medalist

Philip Hindes - Track cyclist; Olympic gold medalist
Born

September 22nd, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Track cyclist competed for Great Britain. Achieved prominence by winning gold at the 2012 London Olympics in the Men's Team Sprint event. Secured a silver medal at the 2013 World Championships and earned multiple national titles. Established a reputation as a skilled sprinter in the velodrome.

Won gold in Men's Team Sprint at 2012 Olympics

Secured silver at the 2013 World Championships

Multiple national titles in track cycling

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