Daniel McConnell (cyclist)

Daniel McConnell (born 9 August 1985) is an Australian cross-country mountain biker. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's cross-country at Hadleigh Farm, finishing in 21st place.[1] This was an improvement on his 39th-place finish at the 2008 Summer Olympics.[2]

Daniel McConnell
Personal information
Full nameDaniel McConnell
NicknameDmac
Born (1985-08-09) 9 August 1985
Bruthen, Victoria
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb)
Team information
Current teamPrimaflor Mondraker Rotor
DisciplineMountain bike racing
RoleRider
Rider typeCross-country
Professional team
2015Trek Factory Racing

At the 2014 Commonwealth Games, he won the bronze medal in the men's cross-country cycling, finishing ten seconds behind the winner.[3]

His mother, Jenny Orr, competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in the 800 and 1500 metres athletics.[4]

He is married to Australian Elite mountain biker Rebecca McConnell.

References

  1. Schlink in London, Leo (13 August 2012). "Australian Dan McConnell finishes 21st in gruelling Olympic mountain bike race". News Limited.
  2. "Daniel McConnell". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  3. "Glasgow 2014 - Men's Cross-country". g2014results.thecgf.com. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  4. Bruthen boy competes in final day of Olympics


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