Quick Facts
Born:
1980-09-24
Birthplace:
Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England, UK
Credits:
6 Total Roles
Victoria Pendleton
Acting
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Biography
Victoria Louise Pendleton, CBE (born 24 September 1980) is a British jockey and former track cyclist who specialised in the sprint, team sprint and keirin disciplines.
Pendleton represented Great Britain and England in international cycling competition, winning nine world titles including a record six in the individual sprint competition, dominating the event between 2005 and 2012. Pendleton is a former Olympic, European and Commonwealth champion. In 2012, she won the gold medal in the keirin at the 2012 Summer Olympics, as well as silver in the sprint.
She was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2009 New Year Honours[5] and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2013 New Year Honours for services to cycling.[6][7] As a gold medalist at European, World and Olympic level, Pendleton is also a member of the European Cycling Union Hall of Fame.
With two gold medals and one silver, Pendleton is one of Great Britain's most successful female Olympians.
Pendleton represented Great Britain and England in international cycling competition, winning nine world titles including a record six in the individual sprint competition, dominating the event between 2005 and 2012. Pendleton is a former Olympic, European and Commonwealth champion. In 2012, she won the gold medal in the keirin at the 2012 Summer Olympics, as well as silver in the sprint.
She was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2009 New Year Honours[5] and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2013 New Year Honours for services to cycling.[6][7] As a gold medalist at European, World and Olympic level, Pendleton is also a member of the European Cycling Union Hall of Fame.
With two gold medals and one silver, Pendleton is one of Great Britain's most successful female Olympians.
Known For
Our Everest Challenge
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Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins
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The Challenge: Everest
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Don't Look Down for SU2C
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Walks with My Dog
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The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
Self - Contestant
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Don't Look Down for SU2C TV | Self - Contestant |
| 2019 | Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins TV | Self |
| 2018 | Our Everest Challenge MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | The Challenge: Everest TV | Self |
| 2017 | Walks with My Dog TV | Self |
| 2012 | The Great Sport Relief Bake Off TV | Self - Contestant |