Name: Kristin Armstrong
Sport:
Cycling
Discipline:
Road race, Time trial
Height:
5’8”
Weight:
128
Current Residence:
Boise, Idaho
College:
University of Idaho ’95, Exercise physiology
Olympic Experience:
- 2012 Olympic Games, 35th (road race), gold medal in the individual time trial
- 2008 Olympic Games, gold (time trial), 25th (road race)
- 2004 Olympic Games, 8th (road race)
Career Highlights:
- Two-time Amgen Tour of California Women’s Time Trial champion (2011, 2012)
- 2009 UCI Road World Championships, 4th (road race)
- Two-time time trial world champion (2006, 2009)
- Three-time USA Cycling elite time trial national champion (2005-07)
Fun Facts: Worked as a project manager for an advertising agency...Competed in the 1999 Ironman World Championships in Hawaii... Diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the hips...Active with the YMCA, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and community-building activities...Enjoys being a mom, mountain biking, cooking and Nordic skiing.
Learn more:
USA Cycling Bio