One Year Later: Haley Batten’s Paris Silver Shines Brighter Than Ever
The Paris silver medalist reflects on her race and current status
Athlete Bio#
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Height
6’1”
Age
39
Hometown
Missoula
Education
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs ’18, Geography and Environmental Studies
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian
- Olympic Games London 2012, 15th (Cross Country - Men)
Career Highlights
- 2012 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup – Windham, 10th
- 2011 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, 35th
- 2012 USA Cyling Mountain Bike national champion (cross-country)
- 2011 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships, 2nd
Fun Facts: Sam enjoys hiking, "peakbagging," backpacking and backcountry skiing
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USA Cycling
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2012 – 64th (Cross Country - Men)
- Years of participation: Cross Country - Men 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012; Cross Country Team Relay - Mixed 2005, 2006, 2007
- Medals: 1 (1 bronze)
- Bronze – 2007 (Cross Country Team Relay - Mixed)
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