Rhianna Parris-Smith

Rhianna Parris-Smith
Rhianna Parris-Smith (2024) - European champion team sprint (U23)
Personal information
Bornc. 2002
Team information
Current teamTeam Inspired
DisciplineTrack
RoleRider
Rider typeSprinter
Medal record
Women's track cycling
Representing  Great Britain
U23 & Junior European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Anadia 500m time trial
Gold medal – first place 2023 Anadia team sprint

Rhianna Parris-Smith (born c. 2002) is an English international track cyclist.[1]

Education

Parris-Smith went to the Hertfordshire Sports College before studying Sport Coaching and Development at the University of Derby.[2]

Career

Parris-Smith was a 100 and 200 metre runner for the Kettering Town Harriers before joining the GB sprint programme in 2023.[3] She then won double gold at the U23 & Junior European Championships (500m time trial & team sprint) in Anadia, Portugal.[4]

At the 2024 British Cycling National Track Championships she won her first national title, after winning the Individual Time Trial Championships.[5]

Major wins

2023
U23 & Junior European Championships
1st time trial
1st team sprint
2024
National Track Championships
1st Time trial

References

  1. ^ "Points Rhianna Parris-Smith". British Cycling. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Sprinting to success, derby student joins GB cycling team". University of Derby. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  3. ^ "'I was expecting to be 7th or 8th' - retired pro takes shock victory at British Track Championships". Cycling Weekly. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Italian Domination". UEC. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  5. ^ "National Track Championships 2024: Jody Cundy wins national title on return". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 February 2024.