Paige Greco, Paralympic Gold Medalist, Dead at 28 After Sudden Medical Episode

Paralympians are mourning the loss of one of their own. 

Paige Greco—a gold medalist in paralympic cycling—died Nov. 16 at her home in Adelaide, Australia, following a medical episode, South Australian authorities confirmed to AusCycling. She was 28. 

“Paige meant everything to us,” Paige’s mother Natalie Greco said in a statement to AusCycling. “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 emphasized the impact of her daughter’s accomplishments in her short life. 

“While we are devastated by her loss, we are incredibly proud of the person she was and the way she represented Australia,” she continued. “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.”