Lara Gillespie
Lara Gillespie is a talented Irish cyclist, born in Enniskerry, who has rapidly risen through the ranks in competitive cycling. At just 23 years old, she has already secured multiple titles at the European level, including her latest victory in the elimination race at the European track championships in Zolder, Belgium. Known for her strategic racing style and impressive endurance, Gillespie has demonstrated her prowess in both track and road cycling, recently showing strong form at the UAE Tour. Her achievements highlight her as one of Ireland's premier female cycling talents.
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Lara Gillespie attempted to mount a comeback in the final sprint but was unsuccessful.
è sua la volata di Caorle
San Marino· 2026-05-31
Lara Gillespie finished third in the opening stage of the women's Giro d'Italia.
Urška Žigart varno v prvi etapi Gira za dekleta
Slovenia· 2026-05-30
Lara Gillespie pulled off a stunner to beat two-time Olympic champion Katie Archibald.
the top 25 moments of the year in women’s sport – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-18
Lara Gillespie became a world champion for the first time.
How Ireland’s sportswomen kept clearing impossibly high bars in 2025 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-13
Lara Gillespie made a brilliant start to her first appearance in the Tour de France.
‘It’s a very difficult pill to swallow. It probably always will be’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-03
Lara Gillespie was the best of the Irish on Saturday, finishing 64th.
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot nabs yellow jersey in Tour de France Femmes penultimate stage – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-02
Ireland’s Lara Gillespie finished on the podium after Tuesday’s 130.7km fourth stage of the Tour de France Femme.
Ireland’s Lara Gillespie finishes third in fourth stage of Tour de France Femmes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-30
Lara Gillespie came home seven minutes and 40 seconds behind the winner.
Marianne Vos surges to opening stage win in Tour de France Femmes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-26
Lara Gillespie continued her impressive run of form on Tuesday, finishing third in the prestigious Le Samyn race in Belgium.
Lara Gillespie finishes third in Le Samyn road race in Belgium – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-04
Lara Gillespie had brilliant success when she won the elimination race title.
Roses are red, violets are blue, oh Michael Noonan, Rovers love you – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
Lara Gillespie won the elimination race title at the European track championships in Zolder, Belgium.
Lara Gillespie wins elimination race at European track championship – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-13