Tristen Chernove Explained

Tristen Chernove
Birth Date:22 May 1975
Birth Place:Powell River, British Columbia, Canada

Tristen Chernove (born May 22, 1975) is a Canadian retired Para cyclist and entrepreneur.

Early life

Chernove was born on May 22, 1975.[1] He graduated from Max Cameron High School in Powell River, British Columbia.[2] Chernove was diagnosed with Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease in 2009, which he inherited from his mother.[3] After the diagnosis, Chernove switched from competitive paddling to cycling.[4]

In 2001, Chernove accepted a position at the Vancouver International Airport as a trainer and manager in emergency services.[5] While driving a converted bus in Mexico, Chernove hit a section of the road that was unpaved and was thrown from the bus causing his back to break.[6]

Career

In May 2015, Chernove was convinced by a videographer for Tourism Alberta to try out for para-cycling. Intrigued by the idea, Chernove contacted the director of Cycling Canada's para-cycling program who invited him to a try-out.[7] He qualified for the Canadian National Team and won a silver medal in the C2 3000-metre individual pursuit at the 2016 Summer Paralympics.[3] He also earned a bronze medal in the 1,000-metre time trial and a gold medal in another time trial.[8] As a result, he was named Canadian Para-Cyclist of the Year in December 2016.[9]

The next year, Chernove competed with Team Canada at the 2017 Para-cycling Track World Championships, where he won gold and his second World Championship title.[10] He later won a silver and a bronze medallist at the 2018 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup.[11] In December 2018, Chernove was again named Canadian Para-Cyclist of the Year.[12]

On January 11, 2019, he was named a finalist for BC Athlete of the Year Award.[13] Later, Chernove won a gold and silver medal at the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup.[14] On September 6, 2019, Chernove was selected to compete for Team Canada at the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships.[15] He ended the tournament with a gold medal in the C2 category scratch race, a silver medal in the individual pursuit, and a bronze in the 1,000 metre time trial.[16]

While competing with the Canadian National Team, Chernove also sits as CEO of Elevate Airports Inc.[17]

At the 2020 Summer Paralympics, he won silver in the C1 3000m individual pursuit. He withdrew from the C1 3000m time trial and announced his retirement from the sport.[18]

Personal life

Chernove and his wife have two daughters together.[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tristen Chernove . paralympic.ca . December 10, 2019.
  2. Web site: Former Powell Riverite Tristen Chernove wins two gold medals at Para-cycling Track World Championships . powtownpost.com . December 10, 2019 . March 24, 2016.
  3. Web site: Amundson . Quinton . Tristen Chernove proud of special bond with mother . cbc.ca . December 10, 2019 . September 10, 2016.
  4. Web site: Canada's Chernove cycles to gold in Rio . tsn.ca . December 10, 2019 . September 14, 2016.
  5. Web site: Milner . Marie . Tristen Chernove . kootenaybiz.com . December 10, 2019 . January 17, 2017.
  6. News: Chernove's life changed for the better after breaking back as uplifting journey continues with silver medal . December 10, 2019 . National Post . September 10, 2016.
  7. Web site: Amundson . Quinton . How Ross Wilson helped Tristen Chernove reach Paralympic glory . cbc.ca . December 10, 2019 . September 12, 2016.
  8. News: Brindle . Dave . Tristan Chernove reflects on Paralympic medals . December 10, 2019 . Powell River Peak . September 21, 2016.
  9. Web site: Chernove, Pendrel & Ritter Chosen as Canadian Cyclists of 2016 . canadiancyclist.com . December 10, 2019 . December 22, 2016.
  10. Web site: Tristen Chernove Wins Second World Title on Day Two of Para Track World Championships . cyclingbc.net . December 10, 2019 . March 6, 2017.
  11. News: McLeod . Brad . Cranbrook’s Tristen Chernove kicks off World Cup season with medal performances . December 10, 2019 . Cran Brook Townsman . May 9, 2018.
  12. Web site: Johnson . Jeff . Cranbrook’s Tristen Chernove recognized in Canadian Cyclist of the Year awards . b104.ca . December 10, 2019 . December 28, 2018.
  13. Web site: Finalists announced for the Sport BC 53rd Annual Athlete of the Year Awards . sportbc.com . December 10, 2019.
  14. News: Dempsey . Jessica . Chernove wins two medals in Italy . December 10, 2019 . . May 15, 2019.
  15. Web site: CYCLING CANADA ANNOUNCES PARA ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM . cyclingbc.net . December 10, 2019 . September 6, 2019.
  16. Web site: Tremblay . Phillipe . Canada concludes paracycling track worlds with five medals . cyclingmagazine.ca . December 10, 2019 . March 17, 2019.
  17. Web site: Tristen Chernove - A lifelong passion for sport . uci.org . December 10, 2019 . March 15, 2018.
  18. Web site: Myles . Dichter . Canadian Para cyclist Tristen Chernove announces sudden retirement . August 29, 2021 . CBC Sports.
  19. Web site: Johnstone . Jamie . Airport CEO flying high at first Paralympic Games . torontoobserver.ca . December 10, 2019 . September 24, 2016.

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