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Roger Young (cyclist)

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Roger Young
Personal information
Born (1953-05-21) May 21, 1953 (age 71)
Pontiac, Michigan, United States
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight100 kg (220 lb)
Sport
SportCycling
ClubMichigan State Spartans, East Lansing
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1975 Mexico City Team pursuit

Roger Jay Young (born May 21, 1953) is a retired American cyclist. He was part of the United States team that won a gold medal in the 4000 m pursuit at the 1975 Pan American Games. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in the sprint, but failed to reach the final.[1] In 1973 he won the national title in track sprint.[2]

After retirement from competitions he works as a cycling coach. He's married to movie producer Elaine Dysinger. Roger's sister Sheila Young, was a world top competitor both in speed skating and cycling.[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Roger Young. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Roger Young. cyclingarchives.com
  3. ^ Connie Paraskevin Young. procyclingwomen.com