Nelson Vails
American cyclist · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 1960 · age 66
Nelson Beasley Vails is a retired road and track cyclist from the United States. He rode as a professional from 1988 to 1995 representing the U.S. at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, where he became the first African American and first person of African descent to win an Olympic medal in cycling.
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He won the silver medal in the sprint, behind countryman Mark Gorski. He was inducted to the U.S. Bicycle Hall of Fame in 2009.
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1960 · age 66
