Olympian Reed displays her cycling silver medal at Marymoor Velodrome | Slideshow


September 14, 2012 · 11:59 AM

London 2012 Olympics silver-medalist Jennie Reed meets with local cyclists last Friday at the Marymoor Velodrome. The Marymoor Velodrome Association (MVA) and LifeWise Health Plan of Washington welcomed Reed home and celebrated her track-cycling success with the special event. Reed, who is 34, got her start in track cycling at the Velodrome at 16. She signed autographs, took photos, answered questions and displayed her silver medal for fans to get an up-close look.

Photos provided by Brandon Madden.

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