Portrait of Rory Mead

Rory Mead

H1-2 Road Race
New Zealand flagNew Zealand
Biography
Reason: After discovering competitive handcycling, he reached out to Paralympics New Zealand about the steps he would need to take to join the programme. "I have always been an active person and so nothing has changed. I think I will always be riding my bike whether or not I am a Paralympian." (cyclingnewzealand.nz, 02 Sep 2021) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 13 Feb 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJanuary 31, 1987
Place of ResidenceCOLUMBUS, OH
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachDamian Wiseman [national]
Highlights
RankEventYearLocation
Paralympic Games
5H1-2 Road Race2020Tokyo, JPN
5H2 Individual Time Trial2020Tokyo, JPN
Road World Championships
4H2 Individual Time Trial2023Glasgow, GBR
4H2 Individual Time Trial2018Maniago, ITA
5Men's H2 - Road Race2023Glasgow, GBR
5Men's H2 - Road Race2019Emmen, NED
5H2 Individual Time Trial2019Emmen, NED
5Men's H2 - Road Race2018Maniago, ITA