Ballantyne, Sara (c. 1964–)
Ballantyne, Sara (c. 1964–)
American mountain-bike racer. Name variations: Sara Haaland. Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, c. 1964; graduate of University of Colorado, 1982.
Pioneer in US mountain biking, was the 1st American woman to race full-time in Europe (1990); won 1st overall at European championships (1988–89) and 1st overall at World championships (1987–89); won team National and World championships; began adventure racing with Team Vail, winning the Eco-Challenge twice (1998, 2001). Inducted into Mountain Bike Hall of Fame (1992).
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