Matthew Gilmore facts for kids
Gilmore in 2011
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Matthew Gilmore |
| Born | 11 September 1972 Ghent, Belgium |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Track |
| Role | Rider |
Matthew Gilmore (born 11 September 1972) is a retired track cyclist from Belgium. He was born in Ghent, Belgium. Matthew is well-known for his success in track cycling, especially for Belgium.
Even though he was born in Belgium, Matthew has family ties to Australia. His father, Graeme Gilmore, was also a famous racing cyclist from Australia. Matthew even competed with an Australian license earlier in his career. Later, on June 15, 1998, he changed to represent Belgium. He is also the nephew of Tom Simpson, a well-known British racing cyclist.
Matthew Gilmore's Cycling Career
Matthew Gilmore was a professional cyclist who focused on track cycling. This type of cycling takes place on special indoor or outdoor tracks called velodromes. Riders use bikes designed for speed and close racing.
Olympic Success
One of Matthew Gilmore's biggest achievements was at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. There, he won a silver medal. He competed in an event called the Madison.
The Madison is a team race for two riders. While one rider races, their teammate rests. Riders can "sling" or push each other to gain speed. Matthew won his silver medal with his teammate, Etienne De Wilde. This was a very exciting moment for Belgian cycling.
Professional Teams
During his career, Matthew Gilmore rode for several professional cycling teams. In the year he won his Olympic medal (2000), he was part of the Danish team called Memory Card–Jack & Jones. Before that, he rode for SPAR–RDM. After his Olympic success, he joined the team Vlaanderen–T Interim. These teams helped him compete at the highest levels of the sport.
See also
In Spanish: Matthew Gilmore para niños
