Cycling

Team USA cyclist Kristen Faulkner always dreamed of going to the Olympics. She not only ahiceved that dream by competing at the Paris Games, but is going home with two gold medals.

After becoming the first American to win an Olympic cycling road race medal in 40 years, Kristen Faulkner helped bring the U.S. its first gold in the women’s team pursuit Wednesday.

The 31-year-old Alaska native finished 58 seconds clear of Dutch rider Marianne Vos, Lotte Kopecky of Belgium and Blanka Vas of Hungary in the women’s road race in Paris Sunday.

Kristen Faulkner, who won the women’s cycling road race by 58 seconds in her Olympic debut, emphasized how surrounding herself with people who make her feel good has led directly to her athletic success.

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