Nothstein set for final world championships
 Nothstein at the top of his game in Sydney, 2000 |
”Cycling allowed me to accomplish some incredible feats, winning an Olympic gold medal was a dream come true, but I am just as proud of my kids and family. They have supported me for so long and I look forward to spending more time with them in the future,” said Marty Nothstein, 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist.
Nothstein is well recognized as the most accomplished American track cyclist of all time. His accomplishments include an Olympic gold and silver medal, three world championships, eight world championship medals, four Pan-American gold medals, seventeen world cup victories, and thirty-five U.S. National Championships. His greatest performances came in track sprint events, however his recent transformation from a full sprinter to a road and track endurance rider proved his versatility as an athlete. He is one of only two riders in history (the other being Belgian Patrick Sercu) to make such a transformation and still produce results. Nothstein’s greatest result as an endurance rider came in August 2003 when he won the New York City Cycling Championships, a grueling 100km Pro Cycling Tour event. In winning he out sprinted many top Tour de France riders and a host of the world’s top endurance cycling talent.
”I want to be remembered as the best American track cyclist ever, not just because I won Olympic gold, but also because I made a very hard transition from straight sprinting to top endurance riding,” said Nothstein.
Both USA Cycling and American cycling have benefited from Nothstein’s success. Nothstein, like a true champion, used his success to help the sport grow in both his hometown of Trexlertown, Pa. and around the country. As the Lehigh Valley Velodrome’s new Chief Operating Officer, he looks to continue his positive effect on the American track cycling scene.
“I am really looking forward to working with up and coming athletes. I know we have some of the best talent in the world and I want to help others succeed and make America a top cycling nation,” said Nothstein.
Along with helping future athletes, Nothstein looks to continue his drag racing career. Over the past few years he has been certified to compete on the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) circuit.
“I may be ending my cycling racing career, but racing is in my blood and I always want to compete,” said Nothstein.
Nothstein and the other elite U.S. cyclists are in their final preparation for the UCI Track Cycling World Championships March 24-27 at the ADT Event Center in Carson, Calif.
For more information on the 2005 UCI Track Cycling World Championships March 24-27, visit the USA Cycling website at www.usacycling.org.
Members of the media are invited to take a ride on the ADT Event Center velodrome. To schedule a special "media ride," contact Lee Callans at 310-630-2095 or lcallans@lakings.com.
To request a media credential for the 2005 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, visit www.uci.ch/uci.
About USA Cycling
Recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste Internationale, USA Cycling promotes American cycling through its 50,000 members and 2,000 annual events. USA Cycling associations include the BMX Association (BMX), National Off-Road Bicycle Association (mountain bike), U.S. Cycling Federation (road/track) and the U.S. Professional Racing Organization (professional men’s road). For more information, visit www.usacycling.org or contact USA Cycling Director of Communications, Andy Lee at 719-866-4867.
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