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My Take
Rebecca Romero is one of the most astonishing athletes I have read about. Winning an Olympic silver in rowing, then switching to an entirely different sport and claiming gold in track cycling, is almost unheard of. Two summer Olympic medals in two separate disciplines, in different colors no less, places her in genuinely rare historical company. Her 180 cm frame brought real power, but it is the mindset that floors me: after reaching the summit once, she refused to settle and climbed a completely different mountain from scratch. That her hometown of London and an MBE recognized her feels entirely earned. People like her make me sit up straighter.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rebecca Romero
- Name (Japanese)
- レベッカ・ロメロ
- Reading
- れべっか・ろめろ
- Born
- January 24, 1980 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- track cyclist / sport cyclist / rower
2. Background
- High school
- Wallington High School for Girls
- University
- University of Surrey
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rebecca Romero born?
Born January 24, 1980 (age 46).
Where is Rebecca Romero from?
Rebecca Romero is from London, United Kingdom.
What does Rebecca Romero do?
Rebecca Romero works as track cyclist, sport cyclist, rower.
How tall is Rebecca Romero?
Rebecca Romero is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.