Mandy Marquardt was born in Mannheim, Germany and moved to South Florida at the age of 6. She began cycling at 10 years old, competing in endurance road and track events. At the age of 16, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Marquardt balances racing and diabetes management and does not let diabetes stop her from pursuing Olympic aspirations.

“With an intense training regime, living and #RacingWithDiabetes is just another variable I factor in, but when I’m at the start line, I’m no different than my competitors. I have worked just as hard to be here and I want to win”

With years of balancing education and cycling, Marquardt graduated in 2014 from The Pennsylvania State University. Marquardt is currently the Cycling Coach for The Pennsylvania State University – Lehigh Valley campus and serves on the Alumni Board of Directors. As one of the fastest female sprinters in America, she enjoys engaging with the community, sharing her knowledge and mentoring riders. Marquardt is a full-time cyclist for the USA Cycling National Team and Team Novo Nordisk, a global all-diabetes team of cyclists, who inspire, educate and empower people affected by diabetes.

“I enjoy giving back to the sport by mentoring and coaching athletes at the collegiate level. As well as inspiring people affected by diabetes and the younger generation to never give up, dream big and never stop pursuing your dreams.”

Marquardt lives in Allentown, Pennsylvania and is coached by Andrew Harris of Edge Cycling. The 2020 Olympic hopeful is an inspiration and advocate for the diabetes community and clean sport.

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