Alexander Edmondson is a popular cyclist and an Olympian who captured the attention of Australians with his amazing feats at a young age. Born in 1993 in Miri, Malaysian Borneo, he has lived in the Netherlands and Oman before coming to Adelaide, Australia.
Alex has been a frontrunner in track cycling and became an international cyclist in 2011. Besides his professional excellence showcasing his talent, he has been influential in supporting young cyclists through mentorship. He has been invited as a guest speaker at several events and has become a significant part of community events in South Australia.

Alex become the 2nd youngest cyclist and selected for an Australian Olympic Team when he turned 18. He nurtured his skills, practiced daily and participated in the Australian Olympic with his sister. He has achieved a lot at very young age.

In addition to this achievements, Edmondson was presented by a scholarship with the Sport Australia Hall of Frame. He also won the South Australian Sports Star of the Year award in 2013. He also participated in the 2014 UCI Track Cycling World Championship in Colombia and won two prestigious World Titles, i.e the Individual as well as team pursuit. A few months later Alex made a history and won the gold medal in the team pursuit at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The Adelaide Advertiser has reported in 2015 that Edmondson had signed his first UCI World Tour Contract with Australian road cycling team Orica-GreenEDGE for both 2016 and 2017 seasons.

Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error “I know I have achieved a fair bit at a young age, but I want to be remembered as a true sportsman, someone who always gave their all and never forgot those who have helped me achieve my results. I also want to be remembered for making time for younger athletes and being supportive of them. I know from personal experience how much impact having a mentor can have on a young athlete starting out.”

Edmondson is an idol for fans like us. He is not only a true sportsman but also a great human being. He believes in winning battles both on and off the track. His interest towards the community events suddenly increased when he returned from the Olympics. He took time out of this busy schedule and attended local high schools to mentor and encourage students. The positive approach towards life, dedication and consistency towards professional goal and facing problems bravely are some of his lessons which helped many youngsters. He has also been a guest speaker at various events, such as the Australian Cycling Executives, AOC Talk and Cancer Council Breakfast. Being his true fans, we want everyone to know how good he is as a human being as well as an athlete.