mandy marquardt
27-time US National Champion.
5-time American Record Holder.
2-time pan american games medalist. Aspiring Olympian .
Professional Track Sprint Cyclist living and racing with type 1 diabetes for the USA Cycling National Team and Team Novo Nordisk, the world’s first-all diabetes professional cycling team.
My mission and passion is to be a role model for all to pursue their dreams, and to inspire, educate and empower everyone affected by diabetes. It’s important to me to pursue my sport at the highest level with integrity, while continuing to share positive messages.
I have always found the bike to be my happy place. It has given me the opportunity to represent my country and pursue my Olympic aspirations. As a person living with type 1 diabetes, it has ignited a passion for me to share this joy and inspire others to pursue their dreams.