Clara Sanchez (cyclist) facts for kids
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| Full name | Clara Henriette (née Sanchez) | ||
| Born | 20 September 1983 Martigues, France |
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| Discipline | Track | ||
| Role | Coach | ||
| Rider type | Sprint | ||
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Clara Henriette (born Sanchez on September 20, 1983, in Martigues, France) is a famous French professional track cyclist. She is best known for being a two-time world champion in an exciting cycling event called Keirin. After her racing career, Clara became a coach for the French national sprint cycling team.
Clara represented France in the Olympic Games twice. She competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
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Clara's Cycling Journey
Clara Henriette started her professional cycling career in the early 2000s. She quickly became known for her speed and skill on the track. Track cycling involves racing bicycles on a special oval track called a velodrome.
Becoming a World Champion
Clara's biggest achievements came in the Keirin event. Keirin is a type of track race where cyclists follow a motorized pace-setter for most of the race. The pace-setter slowly increases speed, then leaves the track, and the cyclists sprint to the finish line. It's a very tactical and fast race!
- In 2004, Clara won her first gold medal at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Melbourne, Australia. She became the Keirin World Champion.
- She repeated this amazing feat in 2005, winning her second Keirin World Championship in Los Angeles, USA.
These two world titles showed everyone that Clara was one of the best Keirin riders in the world.
Other Major Achievements
Besides her two gold medals, Clara also won several other important medals during her career:
- She earned silver medals in Keirin at the World Championships in 2002 (Copenhagen) and 2006 (Bordeaux).
- In 2011, she won a bronze medal in Keirin at the World Championships in Apeldoorn.
- Clara also had success at the European Track Championships. In 2010, she won a gold medal in the Team Sprint event in Pruszków.
- She added a silver medal in Keirin at the European Championships in 2011.
Clara's career was filled with many victories and podium finishes in various track cycling events, including the 500-meter time trial and sprint races. She often competed in the UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics, winning races and earning medals around the globe.
Representing France at the Olympics
Clara Henriette proudly represented her country at the highest level of sport. She competed in two Olympic Games:
- The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.
- The 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom.
Competing in the Olympics is a huge honor for any athlete. It shows their dedication and skill in their sport.
Life After Racing
After a successful career as a professional cyclist, Clara Henriette transitioned into a new role. She became a coach for the French national sprint squad. This means she now helps train and guide the next generation of French sprint cyclists. Her experience as a world champion makes her a valuable mentor for young athletes.
External links
- Clara Sanchez at Cycling ArchivesLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Clara Sanchez at OlympediaLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Clara Sanchez at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Clara Sanchez at the Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Clara Sanchez (ciclista) para niños
