Ryan Bayley
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Ryan Neville Bayley OAM
(born 9 March 1982) is a professional track cyclist.
, Bayley started competitive cycling in 1997 at fifteen years of age. He is a member of the Albany Cycling Club and employed by the Australian Institute of Sport
.
Bayley won gold medals for the Sprint and Team Sprint
track cycling events at the 2002 Commonwealth Games
in Manchester
.
His greatest success as a track cyclist came in the 2004 Summer Olympics
in Athens
, where he won gold medal
s in the sprint
and Keirin
events.
Following Bayley's failiure to win a medal at the World Cup
round in Sydney
in December 2007, he was criticized by Martin Barras, the national coach, for not developing his tactics. He was still employing the same final kick which achieved success in Athens, the opposition had learnt to attack early to counter this.
In February 2008, tension was brewing between Bayley and his rival for Olympic selection, Shane Perkins
. Both were deemed by the judges to be riding improperly at the Australian National Track Championships
. Bayley crashed when Perkins moved down on him during a race, burning a hole in the back of his skinsuit. The relationship between the two riders was given another dimension, when Penkins announced his engagement to Bayley's younger sister, Kristine Bayley
.
Bayley was finally selected to ride at the 2008 Summer Olympics
in Beijing
, as Perkins had not competed in any Team Sprint events. Bayley qualified in 12th place in the sprint event and eventually finished 11th, he was eliminated from the Keirin in the second round, placing 8th overall; he blamed himself for poor tactics. Bayley was also a member of the Team Sprint squad along with Daniel Ellis
and Mark French
, they qualified for the final ride-off for the bronze medal. After a strong start, they faded and finished fourth, missig out on a medal by 0.008 of a second.
Bayley now lives in Brisbane with his partner Kristin, and their daughter Aurora Rosalie Bayley (born November 2010).
Medal (OAM) in the 2005 Australia Day Honours List. Other awards include:
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
(born 9 March 1982) is a professional track cyclist.
Biography
Born in Perth, Western AustraliaPerth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
, Bayley started competitive cycling in 1997 at fifteen years of age. He is a member of the Albany Cycling Club and employed by the Australian Institute of Sport
Australian Institute of Sport
The Australian Institute of Sport is a sports training institution in Australia with world class facilities and support services. The Institute's headquarters is situated in Canberra, the capital city of Australia. The 66.0 hectare site campus is in the northern suburb of Bruce, but some of the...
.
Bayley won gold medals for the Sprint and Team Sprint
Olympic sprint
The Team sprint is a track cycling event. Despite its name, it is not a conventional cycling sprint event - it is, in the men's event, a three-man team time trial held over three laps of a velodrome, and, in the women's event, a two-woman event held over two laps.The current men's world best time...
track cycling events at the 2002 Commonwealth Games
2002 Commonwealth Games
The 2002 Commonwealth Games were held in Manchester, England from 25 July to 4 August 2002. The XVII Commonwealth Games was the largest multi-sport event ever to be held in the UK, eclipsing London's 1948 Summer Olympics in numbers of teams and athletes participating.After the 1996 Manchester...
in Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
.
His greatest success as a track cyclist came in the 2004 Summer Olympics
Cycling at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Cycling at the 2004 Summer Olympics had 18 events in three disciplines:*Road cycling, held at the Athens historic centre and in Vouliagmeni Olympic Centre ....
in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, where he won gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
s in the sprint
Sprint (cycling)
The sprint or match sprint is a track cycling event involving between 2 and 4 riders, though they are usually run as a one-on-one match race between opponents who, unlike in the individual pursuit, start next to each other.- Racing style :...
and Keirin
Keirin
is a track cycling event in which racing cyclists sprint for victory. Keirin originated in Japan in 1948; the first Olympic competitions in the sport occurred in 2000....
events.
Following Bayley's failiure to win a medal at the World Cup
2007–2008 UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics
The 2007–2008 UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is a multi race tournament over a season of track cycling. The season began on 30 November 2007 and completed on 17 February 2008. The World Cup is organised by the UCI. The 2007–2008 series carries vital ranking points towards the 2008...
round in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
in December 2007, he was criticized by Martin Barras, the national coach, for not developing his tactics. He was still employing the same final kick which achieved success in Athens, the opposition had learnt to attack early to counter this.
In February 2008, tension was brewing between Bayley and his rival for Olympic selection, Shane Perkins
Shane Perkins
-Biography:Perkins was born in Melbourne, Australia, the son of Daryl Perkins. As a youngster, Perkins played cricket, football and basketball. He played basketball at a very high level aged 7 to 14, but did not enjoy it enough to continue...
. Both were deemed by the judges to be riding improperly at the Australian National Track Championships
Australian National Track Championships
The Australian National Track Championships are held annually and are composed of competitions of various track cycling disciplines across various age, gender and disability categories.-Senior:-Team Pursuit:-Team Sprint:-Madison:-Junior:...
. Bayley crashed when Perkins moved down on him during a race, burning a hole in the back of his skinsuit. The relationship between the two riders was given another dimension, when Penkins announced his engagement to Bayley's younger sister, Kristine Bayley
Kristine Bayley
Kristine Bayley is an Australian professional track cyclist.Her brother, Ryan Bayley, is also a professional cyclist.Her engagement to Shane Perkins, another international track cyclist, was announced in spring 2008....
.
Bayley was finally selected to ride at the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, as Perkins had not competed in any Team Sprint events. Bayley qualified in 12th place in the sprint event and eventually finished 11th, he was eliminated from the Keirin in the second round, placing 8th overall; he blamed himself for poor tactics. Bayley was also a member of the Team Sprint squad along with Daniel Ellis
Dan Ellis (cyclist)
Daniel Ellis is an Australian sprint cyclist. He was part of the Australian team that won the team sprint at the 2007 World Cup in Sydney....
and Mark French
Mark French
Mark French is a retired Australian sprint cyclist. He started cycling competitively relatively late at the age of 15, in 1999...
, they qualified for the final ride-off for the bronze medal. After a strong start, they faded and finished fourth, missig out on a medal by 0.008 of a second.
Bayley now lives in Brisbane with his partner Kristin, and their daughter Aurora Rosalie Bayley (born November 2010).
Awards and honours
Bayley was awarded the Order of AustraliaOrder of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
Medal (OAM) in the 2005 Australia Day Honours List. Other awards include:
- 2000 Male Junior Cyclist of the Year
- 2000 Australian Male Junior Track Cyclist of the Year
- 2001 Australian Male Track Cyclist of the Year
- 2004 Australian Male Track Cyclist of the Year
- 2004 Australian Cyclist of the Year
Career highlights
2000- 1st Sprint, World Track Championships - Junior
- 1st Team Sprint, World Track Championships - Junior
2001
- 1st Keirin, World Track Championships, Antwerp
- 2nd Team Sprint, World Track Championships
- 2nd Keirin, Moscow (RUS)
- 2nd Team Sprint, Moscow (RUS)
2002
- 1st Sprint, Commonwealth GamesCommonwealth GamesThe Commonwealth Games is an international, multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and takes place every four years....
, ManchesterManchesterManchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater... - 1st Team Sprint, Commonwealth GamesCommonwealth GamesThe Commonwealth Games is an international, multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and takes place every four years....
, ManchesterManchesterManchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
2003
- 3rd Team Sprint, Cape TownCape TownCape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it is also the legislative capital of the country. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality...
(RSA) - 2nd Kilo, Australian National Track ChampionshipsAustralian National Track ChampionshipsThe Australian National Track Championships are held annually and are composed of competitions of various track cycling disciplines across various age, gender and disability categories.-Senior:-Team Pursuit:-Team Sprint:-Madison:-Junior:...
, Sydney - 3rd Keirin, Sydney (AUS)
- 2nd Team Sprint, Sydney (AUS)
2004
- 3rd Sprint, World Track Championships
- 1st Sprint, Olympic Games2004 Summer OlympicsThe 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
- 1st Keirin, Olympic Games2004 Summer OlympicsThe 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
2005
- 1st Sprint, Oceania Games, WanganuiWanganuiWhanganui , also spelled Wanganui, is an urban area and district on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is part of the Manawatu-Wanganui region....
- 1st Keirin, Oceania Games, WanganuiWanganuiWhanganui , also spelled Wanganui, is an urban area and district on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is part of the Manawatu-Wanganui region....
2006
- 3rd Team Sprint, Los Angeles (USA)
- 3rd Sprint, Australian National Track ChampionshipsAustralian National Track ChampionshipsThe Australian National Track Championships are held annually and are composed of competitions of various track cycling disciplines across various age, gender and disability categories.-Senior:-Team Pursuit:-Team Sprint:-Madison:-Junior:...
, AdelaideAdelaideAdelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million... - 1st Keirin, Commonwealth GamesCommonwealth GamesThe Commonwealth Games is an international, multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and takes place every four years....
, MelbourneMelbourneMelbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater... - 1st Sprint, Commonwealth GamesCommonwealth GamesThe Commonwealth Games is an international, multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and takes place every four years....
, MelbourneMelbourneMelbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater... - 3rd Team Sprint, Commonwealth GamesCommonwealth GamesThe Commonwealth Games is an international, multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and takes place every four years....
, MelbourneMelbourneMelbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater... - 3rd Team Sprint, World Track Championships, BordeauxBordeauxBordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France.The Bordeaux-Arcachon-Libourne metropolitan area, has a population of 1,010,000 and constitutes the sixth-largest urban area in France. It is the capital of the Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture...
- 2nd Keirin, World Cup2006–2007 UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe 2006–2007 UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is a multi race tournament over a season of track cycling. The season began on 17 November 2006 and completed on 25 February 2007...
, Sydney
2007
- 1st Sprint, Australian National Track ChampionshipsAustralian National Track ChampionshipsThe Australian National Track Championships are held annually and are composed of competitions of various track cycling disciplines across various age, gender and disability categories.-Senior:-Team Pursuit:-Team Sprint:-Madison:-Junior:...
, Sydney - 3rd Team Sprint, Australian National Track ChampionshipsAustralian National Track ChampionshipsThe Australian National Track Championships are held annually and are composed of competitions of various track cycling disciplines across various age, gender and disability categories.-Senior:-Team Pursuit:-Team Sprint:-Madison:-Junior:...
, Sydney - 3rd Team Sprint, World Cup2006–2007 UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe 2006–2007 UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is a multi race tournament over a season of track cycling. The season began on 17 November 2006 and completed on 25 February 2007...
, ManchesterManchesterManchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater... - 1st Sprint, Oceania Cycling Championships, InvercargillInvercargillInvercargill is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world. It is the commercial centre of the Southland region. It lies in the heart of the wide expanse of the Southland Plains on the Oreti or New River some 18 km north of Bluff,...
- 2nd Keirin, European Track Championships, InvercargillInvercargillInvercargill is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world. It is the commercial centre of the Southland region. It lies in the heart of the wide expanse of the Southland Plains on the Oreti or New River some 18 km north of Bluff,...
- 1st Team Sprint, Oceania Cycling Championships, InvercargillInvercargillInvercargill is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world. It is the commercial centre of the Southland region. It lies in the heart of the wide expanse of the Southland Plains on the Oreti or New River some 18 km north of Bluff,...
- 1st Team Sprint, Sydney (AUS)
2008
- 3rd Keirin, World Cup2007–2008 UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe 2007–2008 UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is a multi race tournament over a season of track cycling. The season began on 30 November 2007 and completed on 17 February 2008. The World Cup is organised by the UCI. The 2007–2008 series carries vital ranking points towards the 2008...
, Los Angeles