State Champion Cyclist: Fremont Star Student Athlete

FREMONT, CA — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.

This submission comes from Melissa Avery who nominated Sophia of Fremont.

Star student athlete’s name

Sophia

Star student athlete’s home state

California

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Fremont

How do you know the star student athlete?

My daughter

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Cycling: Road & Track (Velodrome)

Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?

Sophia raced in two USA Cycling National Championships and three State Championships. In the two National Championships, Sophia was on the younger end of the age group but was able to place 4th overall in Time Trial, Road Races and 4th overall in three Track Cycling Championships. She is all the State Champion for Criterium and Time Trial Champion for Northern California.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?

Sophia loves riding track and likes to make upcycle broken bike parts into jewelry.

Keep up the great work, Sophia!

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