The family of Australian Paralympian Paige Greco is joined by AusCycling, Paralympics Australia and the wider cycling and para-sport communities in deeply mourning her tragic passing.
It emerged on Sunday that Paige passed away in her Adelaide home after experiencing a sudden medical episode, according to South Australian authorities. She was 28 years old.
Speaking on behalf of her family, Paige’s mother Natalie Greco said: “Paige meant everything to us. 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.
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“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.
“We are grieving deeply and ask for privacy, time and space to navigate this overwhelming loss.”
Paige was one of Australia’s most accomplished para-cyclists and a history-making Paralympian. At the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, she won Australia’s first gold medal of the Games, breaking the world record in the Women’s C1–3 3000m Individual Pursuit. She went on to add bronze medals in the Women’s C1–3 Road Race and Time Trial, cementing her status as a world-class competitor across both track and road disciplines.
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Across her career, Paige claimed multiple World Championship titles and World Cup medals, including a 2025 World Championship bronze in the Road Race, and consistently helped raise the standard of para-cycling on the international stage. Her relentless work ethic and unwavering positivity made her a role model to teammates and emerging athletes throughout Australia.
Beyond her remarkable achievements, Paige will be remembered for her humility, generosity, and the genuine joy she brought to every team environment. She embodied the spirit of Australian sport and inspired countless people with her courage and determination.
Marne Fechner, Chief Executive Officer of AusCycling, said: “We are heartbroken by the tragic news of Paige’s death. Paige was an extraordinary athlete who achieved outstanding accomplishments at the highest levels of our sport. Much more than that, she touched the lives of everyone around her with her positive spirit and courageous outlook.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with Paige’s family, friends, teammates, coaches and support staff, past and present, during this incredibly sad and difficult time.”
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Cameron Murray, Chief Executive Officer of Paralympics Australia said the loss one of the brightest young stars of the Australian Paralympic Movement was devastating.
“We extend our deepest condolences to Paige’s loved ones and to those who were closest to her. The sadness being felt across Paralympics Australia today is a reflection of the enormous regard in which she was held,” Mr Murray said.
“Paige was an extraordinary athlete, but more importantly, a remarkable person. 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.”
AusCycling and Paralympics Australia will continue to work closely with the Greco family and others affected by Paige’s passing to provide support and to honour her legacy appropriately.
Paige’s family has requested that their privacy be respected as they grieve their loss.
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