Chloe Dygert's remarkable perseverance culminated in gold at the Paris Olympic velodrome. Despite a career-threatening thigh injury and a chin bandaged from a recent crash, Dygert stood triumphantly on the podium alongside teammates Kristen Faulkner, Jennifer Valente, and Lily Williams after defeating New Zealand in the team pursuit finals Wednesday night. "I'm going to cherish this. It doesn't stop here. We keep going," Dygert remarked, capturing the resilience that defines her journey.
This victory is a testament to Dygert's unyielding spirit amid numerous setbacks. She overcame a horrific crash in 2020 that sidelined her for nine months and dealt with the Epstein-Barr virus and heart surgery to treat her supraventricular tachycardia, all on top of personal struggles. The 27-year-old's determination never wavered, even when injuries and illness made her question her future in cycling.
Dygert's path to Paris was fraught with challenges, including another crash during the time trial event. Despite the odds, her focus remained on redemption in the team pursuit. Celebrating triumph in a fervent velodrome, USA Cycling's Gary Sutton praised her resilience, saying, "what she's been through—there's a lot of stuff behind the scenes, and she's handled it all like a real professional." ance in the face of relentless adversity. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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