Kristin Armstrong becomes first rider to win 3 Olympic medals at same event

Q.  Kristin Armstrong became the first rider to win the same road event at how many Olympic games?
- Published on 12 Aug 16

a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6

ANSWER: 3
 
Kristin Armstrong became the third time winner of an Olympic gold medal before her 43rd birthday
  • Armstrong crossed the finish line five seconds quicker than the Russian compatriot Olga Zabelinkskya
  • Double London medallist Russian player was on an 18 month suspension for use of banned stimulants
  • Dutch rider Anna van der Breggen won the bronze medal
  • Armstrong retired in 2009 but returned after a 3 year break and 3 hip surgeries
  • She broke the record for the oldest female Olympic cycling champion

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