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Kirsten Frattini, Women’s Editor – Q&A
As Women’s Editor, which race first inspired you?
I was fortunate enough to begin working for Cyclingnews in 2006. Many of you will know that this was an important year for women’s pro racing as it marked the beginning of Marianne Vos’ elite road racing career with her victory at the Salzburg World Championships.
It’s hard to pin down one race that first inspired me. There have been so many. I didn’t know it then, but in hindsight, this particular performance ignited a career that embodied nearly everything that cycling has to offer.
Sixteen years later, Vos has taken us on a journey of 13 multi-discipline world championship titles, two gold medals at the Olympic Games, and a remarkable 32 career stage wins at the Giro d’Italia – a born leader and a figurehead for progress and change.
What is your proudest piece of coverage?
I enjoy learning about the figures in our sport, high-profile athletes, diving into an in-depth interview to find out what makes them who they are and why they do what they do best – what makes them tick.
It’s also important to me to learn and write about people and stories that affect our emotions and change our perspectives. I’m grateful for our discussion with decorated Paralympian Megan Fisher and her message to the cycling community – “We are all more capable than we know”.
I’m moved by the stories that explore topics bigger than our sport and that delve into worldwide impacts. One of the most captivating interviews I…
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