Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Arrow<\/a><\/p>\n Greco also collected two bronze medals at the Tokyo Paralympics<\/a>, while she collected multiple global medals and titles \u2014 including bronze at the world championships just three months ago.<\/p>\n \u201cPaige meant everything to us,\u201d her mother Natalie Greco said on Monday in a statement issued by AusCycling and Paralympics Australia.<\/p>\n \u201cHer kindness, her determination and her warmth touched our family every single day.<\/p>\n \u201cShe brought so much joy and pride into our lives, and the pain of her passing is something we will carry forever.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are incredibly proud of the person she was and the way she represented Australia.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a family, we are deeply grateful for the support shown by so many people connected to Paige … we take comfort in knowing how widely she was loved.\u201d<\/p>\n Paralympics Australia chief executive officer Cameron Murray said Greco\u2019s death was devastating, describing her as among the brightest para-sport stars in the nation.<\/p>\n \u201cPaige was an extraordinary athlete but more importantly, a remarkable person,\u201d Murray said.<\/p>\n \u201cAs 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.<\/p>\n \u201cHer achievements on the international stage were exceptional.<\/p>\n \u201cBut it was her kindness, her quiet determination and the way she uplifted people around her that will stay with us all.\u201d<\/p>\n AusCycling chief Marne Fechner said they were \u201cheartbroken by the tragic news\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cPaige was an extraordinary athlete who achieved outstanding accomplishments at the highest levels of our sport,\u201d Fechner said.<\/p>\n \u201cMuch more than that, she touched the lives of everyone around her with her positive spirit and courageous outlook.<\/p>\n \u201cOur thoughts and condolences are with Paige\u2019s family, friends, teammates, coaches and support staff, past and present, during this incredibly sad and difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n Australian Olympic cycling champion Anna Meares paid a personal tribute on Instagram.<\/p>\n \u201cCan\u2019t believe I\u2019m writing this. RIP Paige Greco,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cThank you for all you stood for, achieved and how you did it while you were here. Your loss is felt hard. You made your impact.<\/p>\n \u201cLove to your family, friends and those in the cycling, Paracycling, Paralympic and sport communities.<\/p>\n \u201cSo sorry we\u2019ve lost you.\u201d<\/p>\n – with 7NEWS<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sam Konstas recalled to face England after Test axing<\/p>\n 2 min read<\/p>\n![\"Australian](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fb31a1b853bd486e65d768fc5407a581854aea9a.jpg\")
Australian track cyclist Paige Greco claimed the first gold medal of the Paralympic Games in 2021. Credit: AAP<\/p>\n![\"Greco](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/11d3a375c737f87052991c2b1ffd2560a9094df8.jpg\")
Greco won three medals at the Tokyo Paralympics. Credit: AAP<\/p>\n