Kelly Catlin

Born: Nov 3, 1995
height: 5'6" (or 168 cm)
body type: Average
nationality: American

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About Kelly Catlin

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Kelly Catlin was an American professional racing cyclist who competed in track cycling. She won gold medals in the women's team pursuit at the 2016, 2017, and 2018 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, she earned a silver medal in the same event. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and stood 5'6" with an average build. She died on March 7, 2019, at Stanford University, following a bout of depression. Her sister said she died by suicide months after a concussion from a cycling accident. Her brain was donated to the Concussion Legacy Foundation Brain Bank for research.

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Personal

Died: Thursday 7th of March 2019 (age 23)
Birthplace: St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Ethnicity: Caucasian

Body

Weight: 146 lbs (or 66 kg)

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Frequently asked

How did Kelly Catlin's death relate to her cycling career?

She died by suicide months after suffering a concussion from a cycling accident, according to her sister.

What happened to Kelly Catlin's brain after her death?

Her family donated her brain to the Concussion Legacy Foundation Brain Bank at Boston University for research into concussions.

Did you know

Catlin won gold at the world championships three years in a row, from 2016 to 2018.
She was an Olympic silver medalist in the women's team pursuit at the 2016 Summer Olympics.