Paralympic gold medallist Paige Greco, who broke world records in Tokyo, passes away suddenly at her Adelaide home aged 28
AUSTRALIAN Paralympic gold medallist cyclist Paige Greco has died aged 28 following a sudden medical episode.
Her family confirmed she passed away on Sunday at her Adelaide home.
Greco smashed her own world record to win gold in the women’s C1-C3 class 3,000m individual pursuit at the Tokyo 2021 Paralympics.
She also claimed bronze medals in the C1–3 road race and time trial during those Games.
Her mother Natalie Greco said the family was devastated but proud of her achievements and how she represented Australia.
“Paige cherished the connections she made through her sport, and we take comfort in knowing how widely she was loved,” she said in a statement.
AusCycling chief executive Marne Fechner described Greco as an extraordinary athlete with outstanding accomplishments.
“Much more than that, she touched the lives of everyone around her with her positive spirit and courageous outlook,” Fechner said.
Greco recently earned bronze in the 2025 world championship road race in Belgium last August.
She had claimed multiple world championship titles throughout her career. – AFP
