Australian Paralympic gold medallist dies at 28
Summary
Australian Paralympic athlete Paige Greco has died at the age of 28 in Adelaide after a sudden medical episode. Greco, a para-cyclist with cerebral palsy, won Australia's first gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and held a world record in cycling. Tributes highlighted her achievements and impact on the sporting community.Key Facts
- Paige Greco was an Australian para-cyclist who won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
- She died at age 28 in Adelaide after a sudden medical event.
- Greco had cerebral palsy and began as a track-and-field athlete before turning to cycling in 2018.
- She set a world record in the women's C1–3 3,000m individual pursuit at the Tokyo Paralympics.
- Greco also won bronze medals in the C1-3 road race and time trial at the same Games.
- She missed the selection for last year's Paralympic Games due to health issues but returned to win a bronze medal at the para-cycling World Championships in Belgium this year.
- Tributes from Australian sports officials praised her kindness, determination, and positive spirit.
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