History of Kristen Faulkner in Timeline
"Kristen Faulkner is an accomplished American racing cyclist who competes for the UCI Women's Continental Team EF–Oatly–Cannondale. Notably, she holds the title of USA National Road Race Champion and achieved a gold medal victory in the women's cycling road race at the 2024 Paris Olympics."
December 18, 1992: Birth
Kristen Faulkner was born on December 18, 1992.
2016: Graduation from Harvard
In 2016, Kristen Faulkner graduated from Harvard University with a B.A in Computer Science.
2017: Start of Competitive Cycling
Kristen Faulkner began competitive cycling in 2017 in New York City while working as an investment associate.
2018: Move to the Bay Area
In 2018, Kristen Faulkner moved to the San Francisco Bay Area.
2020: Joining Team Tibco–Silicon Valley Bank
Kristen Faulkner joined Team Tibco–Silicon Valley Bank in 2020 while still working full-time as an investment associate.
October 2023: Joining EF Education–EasyPost
In October 2023, it was announced that Kristen Faulkner would join UCI Women's Continental Team EF–Oatly–Cannondale for the 2024 season.
2024: Victories at Omloop and La Vuelta Feminina
In 2024, Kristen Faulkner secured victories at Omloop van het Hageland and Stage 4 of La Vuelta Feminina. She also won the Road Race and placed second in the Time Trial at the United States National Road Race Championships in May.
2024: Season Start with EF Education–EasyPost
Kristen Faulkner had a strong start to the 2024 season with her new team, EF Education–EasyPost.
2024: Olympic Selection
Kristen Faulkner was selected to join Chloé Dygert in the road race and team pursuit at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
2024: Olympic Gold Medalist
Kristen Faulkner won the gold medal in the women's cycling road race at the 2024 Paris Olympics.