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Cycling Biography

Emma Pooley

“Pooley”

British · Cambridge, England · Born 9 August 1982

Road Cyclist/Time Trialist

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Britain's most versatile female cyclist — World Champion in the time trial, winner of La Flèche Wallonne and a climber of exceptional ability whose racing intelligence and scientific approach to performance made her the most intellectually engaged elite cyclist of her generation.

Britain's most versatile female cyclist — World Champion in the time trial, winner of La Flèche Wallonne and a climber of exceptional ability whose racing intelligence and scientific approach to performance made her the most intellectually engaged elite cyclist of her generation. Cycling is one of sport's most demanding disciplines, requiring exceptional endurance and tactical intelligence across gruelling multi-day races. Career highlights included UCI Time Trial World Champion 2010, La Flèche Wallonne 2010, 2011, Olympic Silver 2008 (Time Trial). Emma represented the kind of complete athlete that cycling produces only rarely — technically accomplished, physically conditioned and mentally equipped for the full demands of elite competition. Emma's career stands as a testament to the dedication that sustained excellence in cycling demands across many years of competition.

Best Known For

UCI Time Trial World Champion 2010

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • UCI Time Trial World Champion 2010
  • La Flèche Wallonne 2010, 2011
  • Olympic Silver 2008 (Time Trial)
Career Journey

Timeline

1982 👶 Born in Cambridge, England
2014 🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏆 UCI Time Trial World Champion 2010
🏆 La Flèche Wallonne 2010, 2011
🏆 Olympic Silver 2008 (Time Trial)
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

2 common questions about Emma Pooley

Emma Pooley is British.

Emma Pooley played as a Road Cyclist/Time Trialist.

Career Timeline — Emma Pooley
1982
Born in Cambridge, England
2014
Retired from professional sport
UCI Time Trial World Champion 2010
La Flèche Wallonne 2010, 2011
Olympic Silver 2008 (Time Trial)