Linda Kelly (cyclist) explained

Linda Kelly
Birth Date:	14 October 1993
Birth Place:	Ireland
Role:	Rider
Ridertype:	Tandem pilot
Amateurteam1:	Spin the Bean

Linda Kelly (born 14 October 1993) is an Irish para-cyclist competing in tandem events for Ireland,^[1] as a sighted pilot for blind cyclists.^[2]

Early life

Kelly grew up in New Ross.^[3]

Career

Kelly began to cycle as a tandem pilot in 2022.^[4] She won bronze at the 2022 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships as pilot to Josephine Healion.^[5] She then won two gold medals at the 2023 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships as pilot to Katie-George Dunlevy.^[4]

She won gold at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris in the time trial B event,^[6] as a sighted pilot for Katie-George Dunlevy.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Who are Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly? Five things to know about the Paralympic champions. Denise. O’Donoghue. 4 September 2024. Irish Examiner. 4 September 2024.
2. Web site: Linda Kelly Team Ireland Rider Profile. Cycling Ireland. 4 September 2024.
3. Web site: Wexford woman wins Paralympic gold for Ireland in Paris time trial. 4 September 2024. Irish Independent. 4 September 2024.
4. News: Ireland's Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly win gold in Paralympic time-trial. The Irish Times. 4 September 2024.
5. Web site: Linda Kelly. Paralympics. 4 September 2024.
6. Web site: Let's get behind our Paralympic stars - Killarney Advertiser. 30 August 2024. Killarney Advertiser. 4 September 2024.
7. Web site: Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly win Ireland's first gold of Paris Paralympics. Eoghan. Cormican. 4 September 2024. Irish Examiner. 4 September 2024.