Caroline Ryan

Caroline Ryan (born 10 October 1979) is an Irish former rower,[2] and racing cyclist.[3] Ryan won the bronze medal in the women's points race at the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships,[4][5] Ireland's first medal at a senior track cycling world championship since Harry Reynolds took gold in 1896 and bronze in 1897.[2] Ryan won the time trial at the Irish National Cycling Championships three times (2011, 2013 & 2014).

For the fictional character, see Jack Ryan (character) § Civilian career.

Caroline Ryan
Ryan at the 2015 UEC European Track Championships
Personal information
Born (1979-10-10) 10 October 1979
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Team information
Current teamRetired
Disciplines
  • Track
  • Road
RoleRider
Rider typeEndurance
Amateur team
-Garda/Richies Bikestore/Ethos Cycling Club
Medal record
Representing  Ireland
Women's track cycling
World Championship
Bronze medal – third place2012 MelbournePoints race

Major results

Source: [6]

2010
1st Combes Conor Memorial
2011
National Road Championships
1st Time trial
3rd Road race
National Track Championships
1st 500m time trial
1st Individual pursuit
1st Stage 5 Rás na mBan
7th Team pursuit, UEC European Track Championships (with Ciara Horne & Sinéad Jennings)
9th Individual pursuit, UCI Track Cycling World Championships
2012
UCI Track Cycling World Championships
3rd Points race
9th Individual pursuit
2013
1st Time trial, National Road Championships
1st Individual pursuit, National Track Championships
1st Dunsany GP
1st Sorrento CC I.T.T.
2nd Individual pursuit, 3 Jours d'Aigle
3rd Individual pursuit, 2013–14 UCI Track Cycling World Cup, Aguascalientes
3rd Individual pursuit, International Belgian Open
2014
1st Time trial, National Road Championships
1st Omnium, Irish International Track GP
2015
1st Individual pursuit, Irish International Track GP
3rd Time trial, National Road Championships
3rd Points race, Belgian Xmas Meetings

References
  1. "Caroline Ryan". cungabikes.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  2. Fotheringham, William (5 April 2012). "Caroline Ryan wins Ireland's first track medal in more than 100 years". The Guardian.
  3. McHugh, Conor (15 December 2016). "Kildare cyclist Caroline Ryan retires". Leinster Leader.
  4. "Women's Points Race Final Results" (PDF). Tissot Timing. 5 April 2012.
  5. Ransom, Ian (5 April 2012). "World records tumble as Britain edges ahead". Reuters.
  6. Profile at Cycling Quotient
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