Becky James

Rebecca Angharad James (born 29 November 1991) is a Welsh former professional racing cyclist specialising in track cycling. James was the 2013 world sprint and keirin champion. She is a 2016 Rio Olympics double silver medalist.

Rebecca James
James in 2012
Personal information
Full nameRebecca Angharad James
Born (1991-11-29) 29 November 1991
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales
Height1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb)
Team information
Current teamVelosure–Giordana
DisciplineTrack & Road
RoleRider
Rider typeSprinter / All-rounder
Amateur team
Abergavenny Road Club
Professional team
2010–Motorpoint–Marshalls Pasta
Medal record
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
2016 Rio de JaneiroKeirin
2016 Rio de JaneiroSprint
World Championships
2013 MinskSprint
2013 Minskkeirin
2013 MinskTeam sprint
2013 Minsk500 m time trial
2014 CaliTeam sprint
2014 Calikeirin
2016 Londonkeirin
European Championships
2013 ApeldoornTeam sprint
Representing  Wales
Commonwealth Games
2010 DelhiSprint
2010 DelhiTime trial

James rode for Wales and the Great Britain Cycling Team, and rode for the Velosure–Giordana. First spotted by the Welsh Talent Team, she was a member of British Cycling's Olympic Podium Programme.

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