Emma Tjerrild Lund (born 2 July 1997) is a Danish Paralympic cyclist who competes in international cycling competitions. She is a World champion and double European bronze medalists in road bicycle racing and had qualified to compete at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[1][2][3]

Emma Lund
Emma Lund during the 2024 World Championships
Personal information
Born (1997-07-02) 2 July 1997 (age 27)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Sport
SportPara cycling
DisabilityCerebral palsy
ClubRoskilde Cycle Club
Medal record
Representing  Denmark
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris Road race T1–2
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Paris Road time trial T1–2
Road World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Glasgow Road race T2
Silver medal – second place 2024 Zurich Road race T2
Silver medal – second place 2024 Zurich Time trial T2
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Baie-Comeau Road race T2
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Glasgow Time trial T2
European Para Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Rotterdam Road race T2
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Rotterdam Time trial T2

Career

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Lund received the Helene Elsass Award in April 2024 following her success at the World Championships.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Emma Lund wins gold at 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships". free2move.org. 5 September 2023.
  2. ^ "World Champion selected for the Paralympic Games (in Danish)". Parasport Denmark. 11 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Danish world champion finds it difficult to understand achievement (in Danish)". www.dr.dk. 11 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Paralympic hope celebrated with the Helene Elsass Award 2024 (in Danish)". Elsass Foundation. 9 April 2024.