Laura Kenny was born on April 24, 1992, in Harlow, Essex, England. From a young age, she displayed a natural aptitude for sports, participating in various activities including swimming and trampolining
Inspired by her older sister Emma, who was also a competitive cyclist, Laura quickly took to the sport and began training at her local cycling club
Laura Kenny’s rapid rise through the ranks of British cycling began in her teenage years. In 2007, at the age of 15, she made her debut on the international stage at the UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships
The 2012 London Olympics marked the beginning of Laura Kenny’s Olympic journey, where she claimed two gold medals in the women’s team pursuit and omnium events.
At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Laura Kenny made history by becoming the first British woman to win four Olympic gold medals in cycling.
Following her success in Rio, Laura Kenny has continued to dominate the world of track cycling, adding to her already impressive collection of medals and titles
In addition to her achievements on the track, Laura Kenny has also made significant contributions to the sport off the bike. She has been a vocal advocate for gender equality in cycling
In 2016, she married fellow British cyclist Jason Kenny, himself a multiple-time Olympic champion, and the couple welcomed their first child, son Albert, in 2017
Laura Kenny’s journey from a young cycling prodigy to a multiple-time Olympic champion is a testament to her talent, dedication, and resilience