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Kristin Armstrong
Racing Cyclist
Female
Born
Aug 11, 1973
Age
39
Hometown
Memphis, Tennessee
Kristin Armstrong is a professional road bicycle racer and two-time Olympic gold medalist, the winner of the women's individual time trial in 2008 and 2012. Before temporarily retiring to start a family in 2009, she rode for Cervélo TestTeam in women… Read More
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Lance Reveals Lowest MomentHuffington Post - Jan 19, 2013
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Olympic Gold Medalist's Bicycles StolenUSA Today - Sep 12, 2012
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A Family Affair At The Finish LineHuffington Post - Aug 06, 2012
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Sarah J. Jackson: What's Wrong With Media Coverage Of Women Olympians?The Huffington Post - Aug 03, 2012
Timeline
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CHILDHOOD
1973
Birth
Born on August 11, 1973.
TWENTIES
2001
27 Years Old
She was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both hips in 2001 at age 27, and told that she could no longer run at an elite level, thus ending her triathlon career and leading her to focus exclusively on cycling. The three-time national champion finished 8th (top U.S. finisher) in the women's road race at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
THIRTIES
2008
34 Years Old
At the 2008 Summer Olympics in China, Armstrong completed the biggest achievement of her career by winning the gold medal in the women's road time trial competition on August 13.
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Armstrong announced at the end of 2010 that she would return to competitive cycling, with the goal of competing in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. In a written statement, she stated that her retirement was merely temporary in order to start a family. "I love cycling and I love competing. I stopped racing after the 2009 World Championships not because I was burned out, but because my husband and I wanted to start a family,” said Kristin Armstrong. "I told myself from the beginning if everything went smoothly with the birth of our son, Lucas William, I would consider racing again."
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She successfully defended her Olympic title in the individual time trial at the 2012 Olympics in London and became the oldest rider to win an Olympic time trial.
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