Melinda McLeod

Melinda McLeod

Personal information
Full name	Melinda McLeod
Born	February 1993 (1993-02) (age 18)
Team information
Current team	Redline
Discipline	BMX Racing
Role	Rider
Major wins
2003 World Champion 2007 BMX World Champion 2008 World Champion
Infobox last updated on 25 March 2009

Melinda McLeod (born 12 February 1993) is an Australian female professional BMX cyclist. Renowned for her jumping ability. She is four times world champion for her age group. And has won multiple Gold medals at the Australian National Championships. Currently riding for a Bicycle Company called Redline in their Global team.

Her aim is to make the 2012 London Olympic Games

At the 2007 World Championships in Canada McLeod won two gold medals, making her the most successful Australian rider at the titles.^[1][1]

McLeod was named Junior Sport Star of the Year for her efforts in BMX in 2008.^[2]

Career highlights

• Two gold medals at the 2007 BMX World Championships
• Won Gold at the 2008 BMX World Championships in China
• Won multiple Golds at Australian Nationals Championships

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "31/07 Double Gold for Mackay's McLeod". BMX Australia. http://www.bmxultra.com/news/2007/news07.htm. Retrieved 25 March 2009. 
2. ^ Sally, Connell. "Melinda McLeod wins Junior Sports Star of the Year". http://www.bmxq.org.au/news-items/Jan%2009/Melinda%20McLeod%20Junior%20Sports%20Star.htm. Retrieved 25 March 2009. 

External links

• Photo from the 2007 Australian National Championships with Lacey Oliver
• Photo from the 2007 Australian National Championships

Persondata
Name	Macleod, Melinda
Alternative names
Short description	Australian bicycle motocross rider
Date of birth	12 February 1993
Place of birth
Date of death
Place of death