Australian Paralympic gold medallist Paige Greco has died, aged 28, her family have confirmed.
Greco died on Sunday after “experiencing a sudden medical episode” at her home in Adelaide.
“Paige meant everything to us. Her kindness, her determination and her warmth touched our family every single day,” Natalie Greco, Paige’s mother, said in a statement released by AusCycling on behalf of the family.
“She brought so much joy and pride into our lives, and the pain of her passing is something we will carry forever.
“While we are devastated by her loss, we are incredibly proud of the person she was and the way she represented Australia.
“As a family, we are deeply grateful for the support shown by so many people connected to Paige, including her teammates and friends. Paige cherished the connections she made through her sport, and we take comfort in knowing how widely she was loved.”
Greco won Australia’s first gold medal of the 2020 Tokyo Games, triumphing in the women’s C1-C3 3,000m individual pursuit, setting a new world record.
She would go on to win bronze in the women’s C1-C3 road race and time trial at the Tokyo Games.
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