"Her kindness, her determination and her warmth touched our family every single day. She brought so much joy and pride into our lives, and the pain of her passing is something we will carry forever. While we are devastated by her loss, we are incredibly proud of the person she was and the way she represented Australia. As a family, we are deeply grateful for the support shown by so many people connected to Paige, including her teammates and friends."
"Australian Paralympic gold medallist, Paige Greco, has been remembered for her humility, generosity, and the joy she brought to her teammates after her shock death on Sunday at the age of 28. Paige passed away in her Adelaide home after experiencing a sudden medical episode, according to South Australian authorities, and her family has asked for privacy. Paige's mother Natalie Greco said her daughter meant everything to her family."
Paige Greco died at age 28 in her Adelaide home after a sudden medical episode, and her family has requested privacy. Her mother, Natalie Greco, described Paige's kindness, determination and warmth and said she brought joy and pride to the family. The cyclist was born with cerebral palsy and transitioned from running to track cycling, winning Australia's first Paralympic cycling gold in Tokyo in the women's C13 3,000m individual pursuit. Greco was a consistent international podium finisher, faced health challenges before Paris 2024 and missed selection, returned to elite competition this year and competed at the Para Track World Championships in Brazil last month.
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