David McKellar Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Aileen McGlynn and Ellen Hunter have just won the gold medal at the Paralympic European Championships with a time of 1-10.7. Well done Aileen now a world champion as well as an Olyimpic gold medalist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McKellar Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 This report was taken from the Britishcycling website on Aileen's win at Aigle Switzerland in the 2006 IPC Cycling World Championships earlier today. "Women's 1Km Time Trial - B & VI Head and shoulders above the rest, what a paring Aileen McGlynn and Ellen Hunter are. Recording a time that would have had them 17th (out of 33) in the Men's event, the British riders today not only had a convincing World Record Gold medal win but also showed just how well they can handle their new tandem with a line around the track that most of the men the day before could only dream of. It was an awesome display by them and they did of course well deserve their Rainbow stripes and Gold medals. Riders Reaction to come ... 1. MCGLYNN Aileen/HUNTER Ellen, GBR 1:10.795 (World Record) 2. WHITSELL Karissa/COMPTON Katherine USA 1:13.127 3. FUCHS Michaela/JOHN Sonja GER 1:15.490 4. PARSONS Jayne/LAURENSON Michelle, NZL 1:15.750 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Well done, Aileen. We (especially Dave and I) all knew you were capable of this win and you have proved it to yourself once again. Average speed of about 32mph huh? No bad. Dennis Congratulations Aileen. It'll take me a while to catch you but I'll keep at it! Morag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted September 13, 2006 Members Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Congratulations Aileen, this latest result is testimony to your utmost dedication and the sacrifices you have made in your love of cycling. In a year where drugs have dominated the headlines its good to see a rider who is completely clean not only competing at the highest level but breaking world records. If only the media would highlight the great achievements of people like you , the public faith in cycling superstars would be restored. ps When you are making the Aileen Mcglynn life story movie , there will be a band of willing extras on hand for the Sunday bunch scenes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Congratulations to the both of you. I'm proud, I'm sure like all in the club, to be able to say that I know an Olympic and World Champion Fantastic Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Absolutely fantastic news Aileen. Just shows what dedication, hard work and bags of talent can do!! You're a star. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted September 13, 2006 Life Members Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Well Done, Aileen! Many Congratulations. You sure are inspirational ! Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Blom Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Anthother medal to your Fine Collection Congratulations Stevie B> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott D Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Well done Aileen. With several seconds gap to the next competitor your clearly setting the standard that everyone else has to follow. No pressure at all best wishes Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Press section updated http://www.johnstone-wheelers.co.uk/sub_sections.php?id=1092 Also have a look here http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/site/BC/gbr/EventReports2006/20060912_D2TR_Paralympic_Worlds.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DavieR Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 As a relatively new member to the club, I have been attending the confined TT's during the week. A few weeks ago I turned up for a Sunday morning club run and Aileen was one of the bunch, her morning run was mostly spent along with all the others waiting on me at the top of the slightest incline to catch up. I can now see that this stop start routine really paid off for Aileen on the track, and I am very proud of my contribution to Aileen's success!! Well done and congratulations. (To Aileen, not me.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Abraham Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Well done Aileen Proud to know you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hickey Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 Fantastic Aileen SH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fatblokeonbike Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 . Aileen's written more on her career, with a description of the World Championships - http://www.johnstone-wheelers.co.uk/ind ... isplay.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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