James Glasspool Explained

James Glasspool
Fullname:James Glasspool
Birth Date:8 June 1991
Birth Place:Adelaide, South Australia
Height:1.770NaN0
Weight:74kg (163lb)
Currentteam:Retired
Discipline:Road
Role:Rider
Ridertype:Sprinter
Amateuryears1:2014
Amateurteam1:Team Novo Nordisk Development
Proyears1:2015–2016
Proteam1:[1] [2]

James Glasspool (born 8 June 1991) is an Australian former professional road racing cyclist,[2] who competed professionally for in 2015 and 2016. He now works as a coach for the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI).[3]

Biography

Glasspool was born, raised, and resides in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.[4] [5] At the age of eleven, he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.[6] [7]

Between 2009 and 2012, Glasspool claimed five track titles.[8] [9] [10] [11] He finished ninth in the 1 km time trial at the 2012 UCI World Track Championships.[12] [13] In 2014, Glasspool progressed from track to road cycling; he signed with Team Novo Nordisk Development.[14] [15] Glasspool signed with, a UCI Professional Continental team, for the 2015 season.[16] [17]

Major results

Sources:[18] [19] [20]

2009
  • 1st National Junior 1 km Time Trial Championships
  • 2nd National Junior Sprint Championships
    2010
  • 1st National Team Pursuit Championships (with Dale Parker, Jack Bobridge, and Rohan Dennis)
  • 2nd National Junior 1 km Time Trial Championships
  • 2nd Oceania Team Sprint Championships (with Dan Ellis and Joel Leonard)
  • 3rd Oceania 1 km Time Trial Championships
  • 3rd National Junior Sprint Championships
    2011
  • 1st National Team Sprint Championships (with Nathan Corrigan-Martella and Matthew Glaetzer)
  • 2nd Oceania 1 km Time Trial Championships
  • 2nd National 1 km Time Trial Championships
    2012
  • 1st National Team Sprint Championships (with Nathan Corrigan-Martella and Matthew Glaetzer)
  • 1st National 1 km Time Trial Championships
  • 2nd Oceania 1 km Time Trial Championships
  • 3rd Oceania Team Sprint Championships (with Nathan Corrigan-Martella and Matthew Glaetzer)
  • 9th UCI World 1 km Time Trial Championships
    2013
  • 3rd National Sprint Championships

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Team Novo Nordisk (TNN) - USA. 2 February 2014. UCI Continental Circuits. Union Cycliste Internationale. Aigle, Vaud.
    2. Web site: James Glasspool. 15 March 2015. Phil Southerland. Atlanta, Georgia. . https://web.archive.org/web/20150327132427/http://www.teamnovonordisk.com/teams/pro-team/james-glasspool. 27 March 2015. dead.
    3. News: Coaching proving top fit for Glasspool. South Australian Sports Institute. Government of South Australia. 12 January 2020.
    4. News: James Glasspool . 24 March 2015 . . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002121/http://ayof09.olympics.com.au/athlete/F9A3135C-D601-9A7E-492D944BB0F3FBC5/displayPage3Col.html . 4 March 2016 .
    5. News: James Glasspool. 24 March 2015. Strava. Strava, Inc.. San Francisco, California.
    6. Web site: James Glasspool (AUS). 12 February 2015. 25 March 2015. Phil Southerland. Atlanta, Georgia. .
    7. Web site: Team Novo Nordisk, the World's First All-Diabetes Professional Cycling Team, Finishes Strongly in Le Tour de Filipinas. 24 March 2015. 11 March 2015. Medical Observer. MOSMAN NEWMEDIA INC. Makati, Philippines. 26 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160826195032/http://medicalobserverph.com/specialreport-team-novo-nordisk-the-worlds-first-all-diabetes-professional-cycling-team-finishes-strongly-in-le-tour-de-filipinas/. dead.
    8. Web site: Pursuit experiment works wonders at Nationals. 15 March 2015. 5 February 2010. Cyclingnews.com. Future plc. Bath, England. Les Clarke.
    9. Web site: Meares collects 27th national crown. 26 March 2014. 5 February 2011. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Government of Australia. Canberra, Australia.
    10. Web site: Hepburn on top in pursuit. 15 March 2015. 26 January 2011. Cyclingnews.com. Future plc. Bath, England.
    11. Web site: Meares notches up another national title . 15 March 2015 . 26 January 2012 . . . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402193402/http://www.sbs.com.au/cyclingcentral/news/34511/meares-notches-up-another-national-title . 2 April 2015 .
    12. Web site: Nimke claims fourth kilo world title. 5 April 2012. 30 October 2014. Cyclingnews.com. Future plc. Bath, England.
    13. Web site: Meares, pursuit teams set world records. 5 April 2012. 30 October 2014. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Government of Australia. Canberra, Australia.
    14. Web site: Shorts: 2015 Vuelta to start in Puerto Banús, Novo Nordisk confirms its 2015 roster. 15 March 2015. 30 October 2014. Cyclingnews.com. Future plc. Bath, England.
    15. Web site: Team Novo Nordisk to Return for Third Season. 29 October 2014. 15 March 2015. Phil Southerland. Atlanta, Georgia. .
    16. Web site: Derde Nederlander voor Novo Nordisk. 15 March 2015. nl. 29 October 2014. Wieler Revue. Bondis BV. Heemskerk, North Holland.
    17. Web site: El Team Novo Nordisk diabético confirma 18 corredores de 11 países. 15 March 2015. es. 30 October 2014. Biciciclismo. Cycling Total Comunicación y Servicios S.L.. Leioa, Basque Country.
    18. News: James Glasspool. 7 March 2013. Cycling Archives.
    19. News: James Glasspool. 6 January 2013. Cycling Base.
    20. News: James Glasspool. 6 January 2013. Cycling Quotient.