Streb, Marla (1965–)

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Streb, Marla (1965–)

American mountain biker. Born June 24, 1965, in Baltimore, MD.

Turned pro at age 28 (1990); won gold in Downhill (Winter 1998) and silver in Speed (Winter 1997) at X Games; became Singlespeed Women's World champion (1999); won bronze at World championships in Downhill (2000); made 2nd-place finish at Red Bull Race to the Center of the Earth, Austria (2001), 1st-place finish at Sea Otter Classic Downhill (2001), and 1st-place finish at 1st race of National Series (2001) in Big Bear, CA.

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