Bred for success - why Backstedt can hit cycling's peaks
Zoe Backstedt won world time trial silver in Montreal aged just 21 and the multiple junior world champion plans to win much more.
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Notable Quotes
"I have to say I'm happy but at the same time of course I also came here for a gold medal."
— Zoe Backstedt , Athlete
"To be still 21, my first elite and still eligible for the under-23s, to be second is really incredible and I've had a smile on my face since the second I crossed the line, it's been a really cool day."
— Zoe Backstedt , Athlete
"It's brutal climbing here, but I really like it."
— Zoe Backstedt , Athlete
Key People
Elynor Backstedt is a competitive cyclist and sister of Zoe Backstedt.
Magnus Backstedt is a former professional cyclist who rode in the Tour de France seven times.
Megan Backstedt is a former competitive cyclist who won the British Road Race national title and represented Great Britain and Wales.
Welsh professional cyclist who won stage three of the Tour de Suisse Femmes.
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Zoe Backstedt won world time trial silver in Montreal aged just 21 and the multiple junior world champion plans to win much more.
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