One of the world's best athletes has taken on a new challenge. Challenges are nothing new for Gea Johnson so it shouldn't surprise you that she has another one in her sights. Gea is taking on the sport of track cycling. And it didn't take her long to start tearing up the track.

Just months after hopping on a borrowed bike and receiving some friendly and expert coaching from Scottsdale's Strada Racing Club, Gea amazingly owned four state records. She racked up four gold medals and two silvers at the 2010 Arizona State Track Cycling Championships. Shortly after, she became a fan favorite at USA Cycling Masters National Championships in Frisco, Texas where she faced yet another unexpected obstacle. During a sprint competition, a collision left her with a broken wrist and elbow. Minutes later and in excruciating pain, Gea got back in the saddle and won her first medal at the National Championships. The next day, she skipped her warm-up, wrapped her injuries with duct tape, fought through the pain, and grabbed two more medals. Winning three bronze medals in all, she also earned the respect of everyone in the velodrome. "Duct tape was the only thing we could find that would help." Gea laughs. Now it's her trademark.

The sport of track cycling is a perfect fit for the Olympian, as Gea can take advantage of her jaw-dropping explosiveness and power. "Gea Johnson is the best athlete to ever walk through my doors" says Ian Danney, owner of Performance Enhancement Professionals, the Scottsdale training facility that attracts world class track athletes, Olympians, champion boxers, NFL and NHL superstars.

With her injuries healed, Gea is back on her bike, determined to go faster than ever. Chances are she'll do just that, and will no doubt turn some heads along the way.

Track Cycling Accomplishments

AMERICAN RECORD 500M TT

• Women age 40-44 - December 11, 2011 Carson, CA
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AZ STATE TRACK CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

• Gold – Flying 200m Women’s Cat 3 (Record)
• Gold – Flying 200m Women’s age 40-44
• Gold – 500m TT Women’s Cat 3 (unofficial American Record)
• Gold– 500m TT Women’s age 40-44 (unofficial American Record)
• Gold – Women’s Team Sprint (Record)
• Gold– Women’s Match Sprint

AZ RACE SERIES 2011

• Gold – Flying 200m Women’s Cat 3 (Record)
• Gold – Flying 200m Women’s age 40-44
• Gold – 500m TT Women’s age 40-44 (unofficial American Record)
• Gold – Women’s Team Sprint (Record)
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AZ STATE TRACK CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010

• Gold – Flying 200m Women’s Cat 4 (Record)
• Gold – Flying 200m Women’s age 40-44 (Record)
• Gold – 500m TT Women’s Cat 4 (Record)
• Gold – Women’s Team Sprint (Record)
• Silver – Women’s Match Sprint
• Silver – 500m TT Women’s age 40-44

USA CYCLING MASTERS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010

• Bronze – Women’s Match Sprint
• Bronze – 500m TT Women’s age 40-44
• Bronze – Women’s Team Sprint Women’s age 40-44