Twigg, Rebecca (1963–)

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Twigg, Rebecca (1963–)

American cyclist. Born Mar 26, 1963, in Honolulu, HI; University of Washington, BS in biology, 1985; Colman College, San Diego, AA in computer science, 1989; attended graduate school at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, 2000.

Was 4-time jr. national champion; won National championship in indiv. pursuit (1981–82, 1984, 1986, 1992, 1995); won World championship in indiv. pursuit (1982, 1984–85, 1987, 1992, 1995); won National championship in indiv. time trial (1982, 1993–94); won National championship in kilometer time trial (1984, 1986, 1995); won silver medal for road race at Los Angeles Olympics (1984); won bronze medal for indiv. pursuit at Barcelona Olympics (1992); was 16-time Senior National champion. Named USCF Senior Female Athlete of the Year (1985, 1987, 1993, 1995); nominated for James E. Sullivan Award (1987, 1992, 1995).

See also Women in World History.

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