Sean Eadie (born 15 April 1969 in Sydney, Australia) is a retired professional track cyclist. He lives in Como, New South Wales. He started cycling at 10 and became a professional in 1990.[1] Despite competitive aggression on the track, he is a "gentle giant" off the track. Prior to becoming a full-time cyclist, Eadie was a kindergarten teacher. He was awarded a Diploma of Teaching (Primary) from the Australian Catholic University.[1]
In 2002 Eadie broke the Commonwealth Games record for a flying 200m in 10.145 on his way to winning silver in the sprint.
Eadie competed in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens following controversy. He was cleared by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, after insufficient evidence, of allegations that he had tried to import human growth hormone.[2][3] A package containing Peptides was sent to Eadie from San Diego. It was intercepted by customs officers. At the hearing, Eadie said that he did not know who had sent the package and that checks of his credit-card records would show no link. Eadie has never failed a drugs test.[4]
Eadie is known for his large beard, which earned him many nicknames, including Captain Haddock. In an interview with Cyclingnews.com's Lucy Power, he was asked if it was counter-aerodynamic to shave his legs but not his face. He said he had "won the team sprint and went 10.14 in Manchester, won the world's - wasn't too counter productive!" He said he shaved his legs "because it feels great in bed".[1]
