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Elena StarikovaUkrainian track cyclist
Date of Birth: 22.04.1996
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Ukrainian Track Cyclist Marta Baird
- National Success
- International Breakthrough
- World Cup Triumph
- European Medals
- Recognition and World Championships Medal
- Continued Success
Ukrainian Track Cyclist Marta Baird
Early CareerMarta Baird began her cycling career in April 2009 at the KSDYUSSHOR cycling section in Kharkiv, under the guidance of coach Maria Zarvanskaya. In 2010, she achieved her first medals at the Ukrainian Championships and started studying at the Kharkiv State University of Physical Culture and Sport (KhGVUFK 1) under coach Sergei Telitsyn.
National Success
From 2010 to 2017, Baird became a multiple-time Ukrainian national champion in various track cycling disciplines. In 2012, she also claimed the Ukrainian road race championship title for girls.
International Breakthrough
Baird made her international debut at the 2014 and 2015 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. In 2015, she won her first medal at the European Junior Championships, a bronze in the 500m time trial.
World Cup Triumph
A major milestone in Baird's career came in 2017 when she won the UCI Track Cycling World Cup in the sprint event. This victory propelled her to prominence in the international cycling scene.
European Medals
In 2018, Baird began representing Lviv. At the 2018 European Championships in Glasgow, she claimed silver medals in the team sprint and 500m time trial.
Recognition and World Championships Medal
Baird's performances have earned her recognition. In January 2019, the Ukrainian National Olympic Committee named her the best female athlete of the month. At the 2019 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, she won a silver medal in the 500m time trial, securing Ukraine's first world championship medal in this discipline since 2008.
Continued Success
Baird's impressive form continued at the 2019 European Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, where she captured silver in the sprint and bronze in the 500m time trial. She remains a promising talent in the world of track cycling, with the potential for further success at the international level.
