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

Erin Attwell
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
Born (1999-03-12) March 12, 1999 (age 25)
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Sport
SportCycling
Medal record
Women's Track cycling
Representing  Canada
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2019 Lima Team pursuit
Pan American Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 San Juan Team pursuit
Erin Attwell at the 2017 UCI World Championships

Career

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Erin Attwell". wwww.olympic.ca. Canadian Olympic Committee. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  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.
  3. ^ "Canadian cyclists win silver in women's team pursuit at Pan Am Games". www.cbc.ca/sports/. CBC Sports. Canadian Press. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  4. ^ Dheensaw, Cleve (22 October 2023). "Victoria cyclist 'heartbroken' to miss Pan Am Games after collision". Times Colonist. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  5. ^ Hansen, Matt (25 June 2024). "Team Canada for Paris 2024 announced". www.cyclingmagazine.ca. Gripped Publishing Inc. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  6. ^ Moore, Sarah (25 June 2024). "Canada Announces Olympic Team for Paris 2024". www.pinkbike.com. Pinkbike.com. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  7. ^ Fenton, Caela (25 June 2024). "Team Canada cyclists ready to ride to glory at Paris 2024". Canadian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  8. ^ Dheensaw, Cleve (25 June 2024). "Island cyclists Attwell, Van Dam named to Canadian team for Paris Olympics". Times Colonist. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
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