Australian Paralympic gold medallist Paige Greco has died, aged 28, her family have confirmed.
Greco died on Sunday after “experiencing a sudden medical episode” at her home in Adelaide.
“Paige meant everything to us. Her kindness, her determination and her warmth touched our family every single day,” Natalie Greco, Paige’s mother, said in a statement released by AusCycling on behalf of the family.
“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. Paige cherished the connections she made through her sport, and we take comfort in knowing how widely she was loved.”
Paige Greco was a multiple time world champion in para-cycling. (Getty Images: PA Images/Tim Goode)
Greco won Australia’s first gold medal of the 2020 Tokyo Games, triumphing in the women’s C1-C3 3,000m individual pursuit, setting a new world record.
She would go on to win bronze in the women’s C1-C3 road race and time trial at the Tokyo Games.
Greco would be awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for services to sport in 2022.
Cameron Murray, the chief executive of Paralympics Australia, said Greco’s was admired for her character and the way she represented her country.
“Paige was an extraordinary athlete, but more importantly, a remarkable person,” Murray said.
“As a Paralympian, Paige represented Australia with a level of commitment and composure that earned the admiration of everyone who had the privilege to watch her compete or to work alongside her.
“Her achievements on the international stage were exceptional, but it was her kindness, her quiet determination and the way she uplifted people around her that will stay with us all. She had a rare ability to make people feel included and supported, and her influence will no doubt leave a lasting impression on so many.”
In her maiden world championships in 2019, just one year after she began competing, Greco broke three world records and won gold in the women’s C3 3,000m individual pursuit and the C3 500m time trial.
Greco also had plenty of World Cup medals on her CV, and most recently won bronze in the 2025 World Championship road race.
Paige was an extraordinary athlete who achieved outstanding accomplishments at the highest levels of our sport.” Marne Fechner, chief executive of AusCycling, said.
“Much more than that, she touched the lives of everyone around her with her positive spirit and courageous outlook.”
In the statement released on Monday morning, AusCycling and Paralympics Australia said they would provide support to Paige Greco’s loved ones and “honour her legacy appropriately”.