Jenny Davis

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Jenny Davis
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Born1983/1984(age 37–38) [1]
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Jenny Davis (born 1983 or 1984) [1] is a Scottish racing cyclist [2] from East Calder, West Lothian.

Davis is a Commonwealth Games silver medallist, coming second in the Women’s Team Sprint in the Delhi 2010 Games.

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References

  1. 1 2 Booth, Samantha (24 May 2011). "Scots cycling ace Jenny Davis juggling work with training in bid for Olympic glory". Daily Record.
  2. "Rider Profile: Jenny Davis". BritishCycling.org.uk.