Bernette Beyers (born 17 January 1992) is a South African female track cyclist.[1] She claimed gold in the 500m time trial at the 2017 African Cycling Championships.[2]

Bernette Beyers
Personal information
Born (1992-01-17) January 17, 1992 (age 32)
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Medal record
Women's cycling
Representing  South Africa
African Cycling Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 sprint, team sprint, 500m time trial, points race

Career

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She began her cycling career in 2013. In 2015, she won six medals at the Western Cape Provincial Championships.[3][4] Bernette went onto participate at the first round of the 2016-17 UCI Track Cycling World Cup which was held in Glasgow, Scotland. During the competition, she met with an accident and broke her collarbone (clavicle).[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Bernette Beyers | Fitness Magazine". Fitness Magazine. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  2. ^ Archives, Cycling. "African Championship, Track, Sprint, Elite (F) 2017". www.cyclingarchives.com. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Bernette Beyers - SA's upcoming trackie in Aigle | Cycling Direct". cyclingdirect.co.za. Archived from the original on 25 March 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Beyers, Maree take top honours at Omnium Champs | Cycling Direct". cyclingdirect.co.za. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  5. ^ "Beyers on the track to recovery | Cycling Direct". cyclingdirect.co.za. Archived from the original on 25 March 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
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