Dani Rowe facts for kids
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Rowe at the 2018 European Road Cycling Championships.
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Danielle Rowe |
| Nickname | Dani |
| Born | 21 November 1990 Hamble, Hampshire, England |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Weight | 62 kg |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Endurance |
Danielle 'Dani' Rowe, also known as Dani King, is a British former professional cyclist. She was born on November 21, 1990. Dani was a top athlete in both road and track cycling. She stopped competing in December 2018.
Dani is famous for winning a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. She was part of the women's team pursuit event. She also won three world titles in the women's team pursuit. These wins happened in 2011, 2012, and 2013. She rode alongside other great cyclists like Laura Kenny (then Laura Trott) and Joanna Rowsell.
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Dani's Cycling Journey
Early Career and Olympic Gold
Dani showed her talent early on. In February 2012, she won the team pursuit at the Track Cycling World Cup in London. This was great practice for the Olympics. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Dani, Laura Trott, and Joanna Rowsell won the gold medal in the team pursuit. They even set a new world record time of 3 minutes and 14.051 seconds!
Overcoming Challenges
In November 2014, Dani had a serious accident. She hit a pothole while training on roads near Merthyr Tydfil. She was badly hurt, breaking her rib cage and having a collapsed lung. She had to stay in the hospital for 10 days to recover. This showed her strength and determination.
Awards and Recognition
For her amazing achievements in cycling, Dani was given a special award. She was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2013. This is a high honor in the UK.
In 2013, her hometown area of Eastleigh also honored her. They gave her the Freedom of the Borough. A cycle route in Hamble, where she grew up, is even named after her!
Professional Teams
After her Olympic success, Dani continued to ride professionally. In September 2016, she joined the Cylance Pro Cycling team for the 2017 season. Then, in October 2017, she announced she would join the WaowDeals Pro Cycling team for 2018.
Life Outside of Cycling
School and Family Background
Dani went to Hamble Community Sports College and then Barton Peveril Sixth Form College. Her father, Trevor King, was also an athlete. He was a biathlete, which means he competed in both cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. He even took part in two Winter Olympics! Dani also has a younger sister.
How She Started Cycling
Dani was a keen swimmer and triathlete when she was younger. In 2005, British Cycling tested her skills at her school. She was then chosen to join their 'Talent Team'. This program helps young athletes become top cyclists. Later that year, she joined the i-Team.cc cycling club. She trained and raced regularly at The Mountbatten Centre Velodrome in Portsmouth.
In 2009, Dani got sick with glandular fever while training. This made her worry that her cycling career might be over. But she recovered and worked hard. In late 2011, she was chosen to compete at the world championship level. After setting a world record with her team, she was selected for Team GB, the national team.
Family Life
Dani is married to another cyclist, Matthew Rowe. They got married on September 30, 2017, at Llandaff Cathedral. Their wedding reception was held in a country house in Chepstow, overlooking the Severn Estuary. The couple now lives in Cardiff, Wales. In 2020, Dani and Matthew welcomed their son.
Dani's Major Achievements
Dani Rowe had a very successful career, winning many medals and races. Here are some of her biggest achievements:
- Olympic Gold Medal: She won gold in the team pursuit at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
- World Champion Titles: She was a three-time World Champion in the women's team pursuit (2011, 2012, 2013).
- European Champion Titles: She won gold in the team pursuit at the European Track Championships in 2011 and 2013.
- Commonwealth Games Medal: In 2018, she won a bronze medal in the road race at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
- National Champion: She won several British National titles in various track and road cycling events.
- Road Race Success: Dani also had many strong finishes in professional road races, including winning the overall title at the Tour of the Reservoir in 2015.
See also
In Spanish: Danielle King para niños
- 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics gold post boxes
