Australian Paralympic gold medalist Paige Greco has passed away at the age of 28. The Australian Paralympic Committee and Australian cycling federation released a statement confirming her sudden death at her home in Adelaide due to a medical emergency on Sunday.
Greco’s mother, Natalie Greco, expressed the family’s profound loss, highlighting Paige’s impact through her kindness, determination, and warmth. Despite the devastation, the family takes pride in Paige’s representation of Australia and the person she was.
Born with cerebral palsy, Greco made history by clinching the first gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021, setting a new world record in the women’s C1-3 3,000-meter individual pursuit. She also achieved bronze medals in the road race and time trial events. Greco’s success extended to multiple world championship victories and World Cup accolades, establishing herself as a prominent figure in Para-cycling shortly after transitioning from Para athletics.
Paralympics Australia CEO Cameron Murray mourned the loss of Greco, recognizing her as a shining star of the Australian Paralympic Movement. Murray emphasized Greco’s exceptional athletic prowess and her profound impact on those around her, noting her ability to uplift and support others. Greco’s legacy as an extraordinary athlete and a remarkable individual is set to endure within the Paralympic community.
The news of Paige Greco’s untimely passing has reverberated within the Paralympics Australia community, reflecting the deep respect and admiration held for her. Her memory will be cherished for the inspiration and inclusivity she embodied, leaving a lasting imprint on all those she touched.
