Temecula: Silver medal winner Sara Hammer headed to UCI Track World Championships

Sarah Hammer of Temecula was selected today by USA Cycling as the lone U.S. representative for the 2013 UCI Track World Championships, which will be held Feb. 20-24 in Minsk, Belarus.

(Credit: Facebook)

(Credit: Facebook)

Hammer will compete in the omnium, scratch race and individual pursuit in the world championships.

“Sarah is an incredibly gifted, exceptional athlete with a massive work ethic,” said Jim Miller, USA Cycling’s vice president of athletics. “She is a fierce competitor. Sarah has a grueling schedule planned for the 2013 UCI Track World Championships, but I imagine she will exceed even her own expectations.”

Read: Sara Hammer wins silver, gives a shout-out to Temecula.

Hammer won silver medals at the London Olympics in the omnium — which consists of six events held over a two-day period — and the team pursuit.

 

SWRNN Sports Poll

Your thoughts about the San Diego Chargers' 2013-14 season:

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...