Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Australian Paralympic Champion Paige Greco Dies Suddenly at 28
A super talented Australian Paralympic cyclist named Paige Greco has sadly passed away at the young age of 28.
She died suddenly at her home in Adelaide after a health problem.
Paige was famous for winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021, where she even broke her own world record in one race.
She also won two bronze medals at those Games.
Before becoming a cyclist in 2018, she was an athlete.
She quickly became a champion in para-cycling, winning many races and setting world records.
Everyone remembers Paige not just for her amazing skills but also for her kindness, determination, and the way she made people feel included.
She will be greatly missed by her family and the entire sports community.
Australian para-cyclist Paige Greco has died at the age of 28.
She passed away on Sunday at her home in Adelaide after a sudden medical episode.
Greco won a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics in the women's C1-3 3000m individual pursuit, setting a world record.
She also secured two bronze medals at the Tokyo Games in the road race and time trial.
Greco was a multiple world champion and was recognized for her determination, kindness, and ability to uplift others.
- Who
- Australian para-cyclist Paige Greco
- What
- died suddenly
- When
- Sunday, aged 28
- Where
- Adelaide, Australia
- Why
- following a sudden medical episode
Family's Perspective
Paralympics Australia's Perspective
Impact of Loss
Family's Perspective
Paige's mother stated that Paige meant everything to them, that her kindness, determination, and warmth touched their family every day, and that the pain of her passing will be carried forever.
Paralympics Australia's Perspective
Paralympics Australia stated that the sadness felt is a reflection of the enormous regard in which Paige was held, and that her achievements were exceptional, but more importantly, she was a remarkable person.
Defining Characteristics
Family's Perspective
Paige's mother remembered her for her kindness, determination, and warmth.
Paralympics Australia's Perspective
Paralympics Australia will remember her quiet determination and her ability to uplift people, making them feel included and supported.
- Age
- 28
- Nationality
- Australian
- Sport
- Para-cycling
- Disability
- Cerebral Palsy
- Date of Death
- Sunday
- Place of Death
- Adelaide, Australia
- Cause of Death
- Sudden medical episode
- Key Achievements
- Tokyo Paralympics gold medal (women's C1-3 3000m individual pursuit) smashing world record, two bronze medals at Tokyo Paralympics (road race, time trial), 2019 Track World Championships: three world records, two golds, one silver, multiple world titles and World Cup medals.
