Erin Attwell

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Erin Attwell
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
Born (1999-03-12) March 12, 1999 (age 25)
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Sport
Sport Cycling
Medal record
Women's Track cycling
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2019 Lima Team pursuit
Pan American Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 San Juan Team pursuit

Erin Attwell (born March 12, 1999) is a Canadian cyclist competing primarily in the track events. [1]

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Career

In June 2019, Attwell was named to Canada's 2019 Pan American Games team. [2] Attwell would go on to win the silver medal in the team pursuit. [3] Attwell was also named to Canada's Pan American Games in 2023, however had to withdraw due to an injury sustained by a vehicle hitting her while training. [1] [4]

In July 2024, Attwell qualified to compete for Canada at the 2024 Summer Olympics in track cycling. [5] [6] [7] [8]

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References

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  2. "Cycling Canada announces team of 13 athletes for the Lima 2019 Pan American Games" (Press release). Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Canadian Olympic Committee. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
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