Jame Carney's pedigree in the sport as a cyclist himself is unquestioned. He twice earned a trip to the Olympic Games, the first time in 1992 in Barcelona before returning again in 2000 at the Sydney Games. Carney posted his best Olympic finish in Sydney, finishing 5th in the Points Race.
Carney was also a three-time Pan American Games Medalist, earning Silver in the Team Pursuit in the 1991 Havana games before taking his second Silver Medal in the 1999 Winnipeg games (Madison). In 2003, Carney added a Bronze Medal in Madison to his case, earning the finish at the Santo Domingo games.
Also a two-time UCI World Cup Track Champion (2001-Points Race, 2002-Scratch Race), Carney has been an Elite National Track Champion 22 times and is also a 10-time Worlds Team Member.
Jame is currently the head cycling coach for Piedmont University in Georgia.
Carney recently sat down with me to talk about his accomplishments as a rider but also as a coach. He is someone I truly respect for his kindness and honesty.
