Sam WELSFORD
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Cycling Track
Birth Date: 19 Jan 1996Place of Birth: SUBIACOCountry of birth: AUSAge: 22Gender:
Men
Height (cm): 180
Weight (Kg): 83
Events and Medals
| Sport | Event | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cycling Track |
Men's 4000m Individual Pursuit | 5 | |
| Men's 4000m Team Pursuit | 1 |
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| Men's 15km Scratch Race | 1 |
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Sam WELSFORD - Schedule
| Time | Event | Status | ||
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Thu, 5 Apr
15:35
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Men's 4000m Team Pursuit Qualifying |
Finished |
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Thu, 5 Apr
20:19
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Men's 4000m Team Pursuit Finals - Gold |
Finished |
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Fri, 6 Apr
15:17
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Men's 4000m Individual Pursuit Qualifying |
Finished |
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Sat, 7 Apr
15:21
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Men's 15km Scratch Race Qualifying Round - Heat 1 |
Finished |
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Sat, 7 Apr
21:47
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Men's 15km Scratch Race Finals |
Finished |
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Biographical Information
Highlights:
| Year | Location | Event | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | Men's 4000m Team Pursuit | 2 | 3:51.008 |
| Year | Location | Event | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Hong Kong, CHN | Men's Omnium | 7 | - |
| 2017 | Hong Kong, CHN | Men's 4000m Team Pursuit | 1 | 3:51.503 |
| 2016 | London, GBR | Men's Point Race | 7 | - |
| 2016 | London, GBR | Men's 4000m Team Pursuit | 1 | 3:52.727 |
Hobbies:
Football (Twitter, 5 Jun 2017)
Occupation: Athlete (twitter, 5 June 2017)
Languages spoken: English
Coach:
PERSONAL: Clay WORTHINGTON (AUS) (cycling.org.au, 16 Apr 2017)
NATIONAL: Tim DECKER (AUS) (adelaidenow.com.au, 4 Mar 2016)
Other sports:
After the 2017 Track World Championships in Hong Kong, China, he had a stint of road racing in Europe with the national U23 team. (cyclingnews.com, 5 Apr 2017)
Reason: "I got into cycling after watching my dad go out for early-morning rides when I was around seven; eventually I asked if I could come along. He was the one that took me out riding - I owe so much to my parents." (bikebug.com, 4 Jul 2016)
Ambition: "The (Gold Coast) 2018 Commonwealth Games are also a major goal. Beyond that, I'd like to get a pro contract and race the classics." (bikebug.com, 4 Jul 2016)
Hero: Slovakian cyclist Peter SAGAN (jmlracingteam.com. 4 Feb 2016)
Influence: His father (rio2016olympics.com.au, 6 Mar 2016)
Ritual: Never shaves his legs a day before the race. (rio2016olympics.com.au, 6 Mar 2016)
Additional information:
ACHIEVEMENTS
2017 team pursuit world champion in Hong Kong, China. (cycling.org.au, 5 Oct 2017)
2016 team pursuit world champion in London, Great Britain. (cycling.org.au, 5 Oct 2017)
Silver medallist in team pursuit at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (cycling.org.au, 5 Oct 2017)
Social Media:
Legend
: Gold
: Silver
: Bronze- : Gold Medal Event
: Bronze Medal Event
Cycling Track Latest Medals
