Leigh Hobson
Age: 37 (Cambridge, Ontario) EVENTS Road race PRIOR OLYMPICS None Hobson is having one of best years ever on the bike, winning a stage at the Tour of the Gila and landing atop the NRC rankings for a time. She also was third at the Montreal World Cup. Hobson, a member of the Cheerwine team, plans to retire from racing at the end of this season and return to full-time teaching. But the Olympic road race, which is on her 38th birthday, could be one of her final chances for glory.
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EVENTS
Road race
PRIOR OLYMPICS
None
Hobson is having one of best years ever on the bike, winning a stage at the Tour of the Gila and landing atop the NRC rankings for a time. She also was third at the Montreal World Cup. Hobson, a member of the Cheerwine team, plans to retire from racing at the end of this season and return to full-time teaching. But the Olympic road race, which is on her 38th birthday, could be one of her final chances for glory. | Photo: Action Images
Age: 37 (Cambridge, Ontario)
EVENTS
Road race
PRIOR OLYMPICS
None
Hobson is having one of best years ever on the bike, winning a stage at the Tour of the Gila and landing atop the NRC rankings for a time. She also was third at the Montreal World Cup. Hobson, a member of the Cheerwine team, plans to retire from racing at the end of this season and return to full-time teaching. But the Olympic road race, which is on her 38th birthday, could be one of her final chances for glory. | Photo: Action Images
