Grace Brown, born in Camperdown, Victoria, is a distinguished Australian road cyclist renowned for her prowess in time trials and road races. Grace was initially involved in cross-country and middle-to-long-distance running, but after facing one too many injuries she transitioned to cycling in 2015, quickly ascending the ranks of the sport. In 2018, Grace's talent was recognised when she received the Amy Gillett Cycling Scholarship, leading to her professional debut with the British UCI team, Wiggle High5. She later joined Mitchelton-Scott before signing with the French Women's WorldTeam, FDJ-Suez at the beginning of 2022. Grace's career is highlighted by significant achievements - some notable mentions are; - Gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in the women's road time trial. - Victory at Liège–Bastogne–Liège Femmes in 2024 - Gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics - Gold at the 2024 World Championships in the Time Trial Grace's Olympic triumph was particularly poignant, as she had narrowly missed a podium finish at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, placing fourth in the time trial. Her relentless determination and resilience culminated in her gold medal performance in Paris, where she dominated the 32.4km course, finishing 91 seconds ahead of her closest competitor. Post-Olympics, Grace went on to win the Individual Time Trial at the 2024 Road Cycling World Championships, becoming the first male or female to win Olympic Gold and the World Championships in the same year. In June 2024, Grace announced her intention to retire from professional cycling at the end of the season, expressing a desire to return to her life in Australia. Her career stands as a testament to her dedication, resilience, and exceptional talent, inspiring athletes worldwide.