Mackenzie Woodring
Mackenzie Woodring served as the pilot for rider Karissa Whitsell in the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China. The team immediately made a name for itself on the international scene, winning three total medals, including one gold.
Mackenzie formerly raced as a professional cyclist and a member of Colavita-Sutter Home presented by Cooking Light Professional Women's Cycling Team. She was a three-sport athlete at Holton High School in Holton, Mich., where she played cross country, softball and volleyball. She graduated in 1997 with All-State honors in cross country in both 1996 and 1997. At Ferris State University, Woodring competed in cross country and track and field. In 2001, she was named All-Conference in cross country. She graduated in 2001 with a degree in product design engineering technology.
Mackenzie's list of achievments, athletic talent, integrity and tough work ethic arm her with a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with her athletes.
Major Achievements
- 2009: Gold medal, Women's Individual TT, Gold medal Women's Individual
Road Race - 2008: Gold medal, Women's Individual Time Trial B&VI 1-3; silver medal, Women's Individual Road Race B&VI 1-3; bronze medal, Women's Individual Pursuit B&VI 1-3
- 2008: First place, Prologue; Fourth Place, Overall - Joe Martin Stage Race, Fayetteville Ark.
- 2008: Carmichael Training Systems Scholarship Athlete
- 2007: First place - Priority Health Classic, Grand Rapids, Mich.
- 2007: First place - Tour of Grandview Criterium
- 2007: First place - Michigan Road Race Championship
- 2007: First Place - Michigan Criterium Championships