Mark Gorski

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMark Brian•Gorski
Used nameMark•Gorski
Born6 January 1960 in Evanston, Illinois (USA)
Measurements183 cm / 93 kg
Affiliations7-Eleven, (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

In 1984 Mark Gorski became the first American to win the match sprint cycling gold medal against international competition. He was a five-time US champion in the sprint (1978, 1980, 1982-83, 1985). Gorski later worked in cycling in various positions for professional teams. He also worked with Wells Fargo Bank, and then USA Cycling as the director of corporate development, managing sponsorships for the group. Gorski then returned to the business world with BRDG Park as business development director.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) USA Mark Gorski
Sprint, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold

Special Notes