List of Olympic medalists in cycling
Overview
Cycling has been a part of the Olympics since the modern sequence started in Athens in 1896. Since then, the sport has been a regular feature in the summer games, with events for both men and women. This article provides a comprehensive list of Olympic medalists in cycling, detailing the achievements of these athletes in the sport.
Men's Events
Road Cycling
Road cycling has been a part of the Olympics since its inception. The first gold medalist in this event was Paul Masson of France, who won the event in 1896.
Track Cycling
Track cycling events have also been a part of the Olympics since the beginning. The first gold medalist in this event was also Paul Masson, who won the 1 km time trial in 1896.
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking was introduced to the Olympics in the 1996 Atlanta Games. The first gold medalist in this event was Bart Brentjens of the Netherlands.
BMX
BMX racing was introduced to the Olympics in the 2008 Beijing Games. The first gold medalist in this event was Māris Štrombergs of Latvia.
Women's Events
Road Cycling
Women's road cycling was introduced to the Olympics in the 1984 Los Angeles Games. The first gold medalist in this event was Connie Carpenter-Phinney of the United States.
Track Cycling
Women's track cycling was introduced to the Olympics in the 1988 Seoul Games. The first gold medalist in this event was Erika Salumäe of the Soviet Union.
Mountain Biking
Women's mountain biking was introduced to the Olympics in the 1996 Atlanta Games. The first gold medalist in this event was Paola Pezzo of Italy.
BMX
Women's BMX racing was introduced to the Olympics in the 2008 Beijing Games. The first gold medalist in this event was Anne-Caroline Chausson of France.