Tyler-Sharman, Lucy (1965–)
Tyler-Sharman, Lucy (1965–)
Australian-American cyclist. Name variations: Lucy Tyler Sharman; Lucy Tyler. Born Lucy Tyler, June 6, 1965, in USA; m. Graeme Sharman.
Won a bronze medal for points race at Atlanta Olympics (1996); placed 1st at World championships for 3,000-meter indiv. pursuit and 1st at World Cup in Canada (1998); became an Australian citizen, thus holding dual citizenship; unhappy with deeply divided team, wanted to represent the US at Sydney Olympics but request was denied by Cycling Australia; returned to US.
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