Personal information | |
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Full name | Megan Elizabeth Barker |
Born | 15 August 1997 |
Team information | |
Current team | Team Inspired |
Disciplines |
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Role | Rider |
Amateur teams | |
2005–2010 | Maindy Flyerers CC |
2011–2013 | Cardiff Ajax CC |
2014–2015 | MnD Fusion RT |
2016–2018 | Team Breeze |
2023– | Team Inspired |
Professional teams | |
2019 | Drops [1] |
2020–2022 | CAMS–Tifosi [2] |
Medal record |
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