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The basics
Quick facts
Intro
American racing cyclist.
A.K.A.
Sarah Kathryn Hammer
Gender:
Female
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Birth:
18 August 1983(Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California, U.S.A.)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Sarah Kathryn Hammer (born August 18, 1983) is an American professional racing cyclist and four-time Olympic silver medalist. With seven world championships, she has been called, "America's most decorated track athlete."
Career
Hammer is a five-time champion (2006, 2007, 2010, 2011 & 2013) in the individual pursuit and two-time champion (2013 & 2014) in the omnium at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships.
At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Hammer finished fifth overall in the individual pursuit and did not finish in the points race.
At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Hammer won a team silver medal in the Women's team pursuit, as well as an individual silver medal in the Women's Omnium.
Hammer currently holds the world record in the 3000 m individual pursuit.