Australian Paralympian Paige Greco, who won gold and two bronze medals at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, died Sunday after suffering a “sudden medical episode.” She was 28.
On Monday, AusCycling confirmed Greco’s death in a press release, saying she suffered the fatal medical episode at her home in Adelaide.
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“The family of Australian Paralympian Paige Greco is joined by AusCycling, Paralympics Australia and the wider cycling and para-sport communities in deeply mourning her tragic passing,” the release adds.
Greco’s mother speaks out
In the same AusCycling announcement, Greco’s mother Natalie shared a heartfelt statement, saying the family was “grieving deeply” and asking for “privacy, time and space to navigate this overwhelming loss.”
“Paige meant everything to us. 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,” Natalie Greco said.
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“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. Paige cherished the connections she made through her sport, and we take comfort in knowing how widely she was loved.”
A record-setting career, remembered
Greco was born with cerebral palsy, which mainly affected the right side of her body. She began her career as a track and field athlete before moving to cycling in 2018.
One year, later, Greco won a pair of gold medals in the Women’s 3 km Pursuit C3 and C3 500m Time Trial at the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. She also won gold in the Women’s Time Trial C3 at the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Emmen, Netherlands.
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In 2020, Greco won gold in the Women’s Individual Pursuit C3 at the Para-cycling Track World Championships in Canada before winning three Olympic medals, including a world-record gold in the Women’s 3000m Individual Pursuit C1-3 in Tokyo.
This story was originally reported by Men’s Journal on Nov 17, 2025, where it first appeared in the Sports section. Add Men’s Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.