De Mattei, Susan (1962–)
De Mattei, Susan (1962–)
American mountain biker. Name variations: Susan DeMattei. Born Oct 15, 1962, in Marin Co., California; attended Chico State University; m. Dave Wiens (mountain biking teammate).
Won a silver medal at World championships (1994); won a bronze medal for cross-country at Atlanta Olympics (1996); retired (1996). Inducted into Moutain Bike Hall of Fame (1997).
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