Birthdate: October 24, 1981
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington
With BMX, being added to the 2008 Olympicslook for this biking phenom to take home the gold medal! We got the scoop on Jill!
Growing Up o2qj
Jill grew up in Seattle, Washington and started riding track by her house. She started racing at nine-years-old and was already a professional at 14.
Career 2sd2x
As a young adult, Jill was racing both BMX bikes and easy as Kintner became the most dominant female in the sport. She is a four-time U.S. National Champion and a three-time UCI World Champion.
Beijing Olympics 1a6ay
When it was announced that BMX would be added to the 2008 training regiment. Will Jill be able to win gold at the sport she once dominated? You will have to tune in and see!
Did U Know? 2e1m37
- Jill Kintner's boyfriend is Bryn Atkinson is an Australian professional mountain biker.
- Jill Kintner's hobbies include: snowboarding, tennis, golf, ping-pong, design and photography.
- Jill Kintner is sponsored by Red Bull, GT Bicycles, Oakley, Vans, Ogio, Sram and Avid.
- Jill Kintner owns a house in the Blue Mountains of Australia.
Jill Says... 251j4
"Beijing is my only chance to win an Olympic medal. I don’t want to let that opportunity go."
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