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Mark Colbourne
World Championship gold medalist Mark is now turning his attentions to adding Paralympic gold to his burgeoning collection.
Athlete Video - Mark Colbourne (1)
2011 2012 Start of Paralympics
Related News
- Gold for Colbourne as Cundy rages31 Aug 2012 16:27 pmBritain's Mark Colbourne smashes his own world record to win gold in the C1 individual pursuit - but there is a huge row over a disqualification for team-mate Jody Cundy
- Storey claims GB's first gold30 Aug 2012 15:41 pmSarah Storey wins Great Britain's first gold medal of the 2012 Paralympics after a brilliant ride in the women's C5 individual pursuit
Colbourne desperate to deliver London double25 Aug 2012 12:58 pmWelshman Mark Colbourne eyes two golds in London but faces stiff challenge from a German champion
Factfile
Hometown: Tredegar
Born: 9 November 1969
Events: 1km time trial & 3km pursuit (track) & road race & time trial (road)
Class: C1
Disability: lower-leg paralysis after paragliding accident (2009)
Medals won:
(Gold, 2 Silver) Men's C1 Individual Pursuit; Men's C1-2-3 1km Time Trial; Men's C1 Individual Time Trial
Event: Cycling Track
Career highlights
2012
World Champs (track): 1 gold (individual pursuit) & 1 silver (kilo)
World Cup (Spain): 1 silver
World Cup (Rome): 1 silver
2011
World Champs (road): 1 silver (time trial)
World Cup (Canada): 1 silver
World Cup (Spain): 1 bronze