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Kelly Catlin pictured at the 2018 UCI Track World Championships last March. Casey B. Gibson

United States Cycling Olympic silver medallist Catlin dies aged 23

Olympic silver medallist and three-time world champion Kelly Catlin has died, USA Cycling has confirmed.

USA CYCLING HAS announced that Olympic team pursuit silver medallist Kelly Catlin has died.

Catlin was part of the four-woman team at Rio 2016 that finished second behind Great Britain in the gold-medal race.

The 23-year-old won three successive world titles from 2016 in the event, while also forging a career on the road with Rally UHC Cycling.

Her death was confirmed by USA Cycling on Sunday following reports she had passed away on Friday.

“The U.S. cycling community suffered a devastating loss with the passing of Kelly Catlin, USA Cycling National Team member,” said president Rob DeMartini.

“Kelly was more than an athlete to us, and she will always be part of the USA Cycling family. 

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Catlin family. This is an incredibly difficult time and we want to respect their privacy.

“The entire cycling community is mourning this immense loss. We are offering continuous support to Kelly’s team-mates, coaches and staff. We also encourage all those who knew Kelly to support each other through the grieving.

“We are deeply saddened by Kelly’s passing, and we will all miss her dearly. We hope everyone seeks the support they need through the hard days ahead, and please keep the Catlin family in your thoughts.”

Rally UHC Cycling also tweeted their condolences following the news of Catlin’s death.

“The news of Kelly’s passing has hit the team hard,” they said. “Losing an incredible person at such a young age is very difficult. 

“Kelly was our friend and team-mate. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family and those who were fortunate enough to know her best.”

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    Apr 2nd 2017, 11:32 PM

    Great article.

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    Apr 3rd 2017, 4:24 AM

    Great to read about Billy and the way life turned out for him.i
    I can remember him as a kid in Middleton when I stayed with his parents Don and Mary.I will never forget their kindness towards me as I was starting out in my first job in nearby Carrigtouhill.

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    Apr 3rd 2017, 1:05 AM

    Great read. Never forget his goal for Rovers against Shels in the cup. Belter. On his day he was unstoppable.

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    Apr 2nd 2017, 11:21 PM

    Nobody underachieves. If you have the skill, but not the motivation, you’ll achieve exactly how much you should achieve with that combination.

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    Apr 2nd 2017, 11:31 PM

    @Ryan Comiskey: what if you have the motivation but not the skill?

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    Apr 3rd 2017, 12:43 AM

    @Kieran Stafford: you’ll still likely achieve your potential – whatever that may be.

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    Apr 3rd 2017, 1:15 AM

    Great article and gives a no holds account of the times of Leage of Ireladn football from players perspective and still after his football experiences has great love still for Cork.

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    Apr 3rd 2017, 12:53 AM

    Jaysus that suit looks shocking on Dolan . Fits like he ordered it online or something

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    Apr 3rd 2017, 7:13 PM

    @Ronan McDermott: …would you like if it was a “slim” fit?!…on Dolan?!

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    Apr 3rd 2017, 3:20 AM

    Great read I remember Celtic played City in 2001 and brought a full strength team bar Larsson. The game finished 3-2 to Celtic that night too. I’ve the ticket on my bedroom wall still.

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    Apr 3rd 2017, 7:58 AM

    Great read. Billy scored against Rovers out at Bishopstown once, off the left wing into the right top corner. Best goal I’ve seen in the flesh. Glorious stuff.

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    Apr 3rd 2017, 1:05 AM

    Great read. Never forget his goal for Rovers against Shels in the cup. Belter. On his day he was unstoppable.

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    Apr 3rd 2017, 1:13 AM

    @David Linehan: alright David boy once was enough to say it !

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    Apr 3rd 2017, 9:22 PM

    “Billy Woods was on the wing
    we had dreams and songs to sing”
    Immortalised in song, doesn’t get much better than that.

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    Apr 3rd 2017, 9:28 AM

    I remember the slagging Billy got at the Cross when City played Rovers.
    One fella roared”Welcome back Billy, you havent changed. You’re still shite”

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    Apr 3rd 2017, 9:30 AM

    I remember the slagging Billy got at the Cross when he came with Rovers.
    One fella roared ” Welcome back Billy, you havent changed. You’re still shite”

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