Rebecca Romero is a world champion cyclist who won the Olympic gold medal for women's individual pursuit at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Romero is the first British woman to win two medals in two summer Olympic sports. In 2004, Romero won a silver medal for rowing in Athens.Times Online: Rebecca Romero Refuses to Give Demons a Ride (August 18, 2008)
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"To have medals in two different sports — I’m so proud of myself. It’s been my goal to be a great athlete, to be a great champion."—Rebecca RomeroTimes Online: Rebecca Romero Refuses to Give Demons a Ride (August 18, 2008)
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6'0"
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161 lbs
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Romero started her career in rowing at the age of 18
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