Orla Walsh facts for kids
Orla Walsh (2019)
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| Born | 9 May 1989 |
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| Discipline | Track cycling |
Orla Walsh is a talented Irish track cyclist. She is known for her speed and determination on the cycling track. She has competed in big events like the European Games and holds an important Irish record.
Who is Orla Walsh?
Orla Walsh was born on May 9, 1989. She is an athlete from Ireland who competes in track cycling. This type of cycling takes place on special indoor or outdoor tracks called velodromes. Riders use bikes designed for speed.
Her Cycling Journey
What's interesting about Orla is that she started cycling later in life, in her twenties. Many athletes begin their sport much younger. Her journey from starting cycling to becoming a top athlete was even featured in a 2021 documentary. This film, called Cycling Changed My Life: Orla Walsh, was made by Global Cycling Network.
Amazing Achievements
Orla has represented Ireland in major competitions. At the 2019 European Games, she competed in two events. She raced individually in the women's scratch race. She was also part of the Irish team in the team pursuit event.
As of 2020, Orla holds the Irish record for the 500-meter time trial. This is a race against the clock where cyclists try to complete 500 meters as fast as possible. Her record time is 36.220 seconds, which is very fast!
External links
- Orla Walsh at ProCyclingStatsLua 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).
