Julie Gregg (cyclist)

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Julie Gregg
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Full nameJulie Ann Gregg
Born (1966-05-27) May 27, 1966 (age 55)
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DisciplineRoad & Track
RoleRider

Julie Ann Gregg (born 1966) is an American ex-racing cyclist and cycle coach.

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Early life

Gregg was born in the Kirkland, Washington area 1966, the daughter of keen cyclist and Seattle cycle store keeper Stan Gregg. She began racing in 1989 aged 23. [1] She went on to win medals at national level and competed internationally winning silver medals in the Tokyo Grand Prix, the Pan American Games in Cuba.

Awards and recognitions

Gregg was inducted into the City of Kirkland's Plaza of Champions in 1992. [2]

She has continued to compete and has won medals at the Masters World Track Championships.

Gregg turned to coaching and completed the United States Cycling Federation’s Elite Coaching program in Colorado Springs. [1]

Palmarès

1991
2nd Sprint, Pan American Games
2001
1st Team pursuit, US Masters National Track Championships [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Panel info: Julie Gregg". Gregg's Cycle inc. Archived from the original on 2010-03-08.
  2. "Honoree Achievements". City of Kirkland, Washington. Archived from the original on 2012-08-02.
  3. "2001 Masters Track National Champions". USA Cycling.