Tristen Chernove

Tristen Chernove (born May 22, 1975) is a Canadian Para cyclist and entrepreneur.

Tristen Chernove
Chernove in 2016
Born (1975-05-22) May 22, 1975
Powell River, British Columbia, Canada
OccupationCEO of Elevate Airports Inc.
Known forParalympian
Spouse(s)
Carrie
(
m. 2007)
Children2
Parent(s)Malerie Meeker

Early life

Chernove was born on May 22, 1975.[1] He graduated from Max Cameron High School in Powell River, British Columbia.[2] Chernove was diagnosed with Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease in 2009, which he inherited from his mother.[3] After the diagnosis, Chernove switched from competitive paddling to cycling.[4]

In 2001, Chernove accepted a position at the Vancouver International Airport as a trainer and manager in emergency services.[5] While driving a converted bus in Mexico, Chernove hit a section of the road that was unpaved and was thrown from the bus causing his back to break.[6]

Career

In May 2015, Chernove was convinced by a videographer for Tourism Alberta to try out for para-cycling. Intrigued by the idea, Chernove contacted the director of Cycling Canada's para-cycling program who invited him to a try-out.[7] He qualified for the Canadian National Team and won a silver medal in the C2 3000-metre individual pursuit at the 2016 Summer Paralympics.[3] He also earned a bronze medal in the 1,000-metre time trial and a gold medal in another time trial.[8] As a result, he was named Canadian Para-Cyclist of the Year in December 2016.[9]

The next year, Chernove competed with Team Canada at the 2017 Para-cycling Track World Championships, where he won gold and his second World Championship title.[10] He later won a silver and bonze medal at the 2018 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup.[11] In December 2018, Chernove was again named Canadian Para-Cyclist of the Year.[12]

On January 11, 2019, he was named a finalist for BC Athlete of the Year Award.[13] Later, Chernove won a gold and silver medal at the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup.[14] On September 6, 2019, Chernove was selected to compete for Team Canada at the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships.[15] He ended the tournament with a gold medal in the C2 category scratch race, a silver medal in the individual pursuit, and a bronze in the 1,000 metre time trial.[16]

While competing with the Canadian National Team, Chernove also sits as CEO of Elevate Airports Inc..[17]

Personal life

Chernove and his wife have two daughters together.[18]

References
  1. "Tristen Chernove". paralympic.ca. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  2. "Former Powell Riverite Tristen Chernove wins two gold medals at Para-cycling Track World Championships". powtownpost.com. March 24, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  3. Amundson, Quinton (September 10, 2016). "Tristen Chernove proud of special bond with mother". cbc.ca. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  4. "Canada's Chernove cycles to gold in Rio". tsn.ca. September 14, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  5. Milner, Marie (January 17, 2017). "Tristen Chernove". kootenaybiz.com. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  6. "Chernove's life changed for the better after breaking back as uplifting journey continues with silver medal". National Post. September 10, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  7. Amundson, Quinton (September 12, 2016). "How Ross Wilson helped Tristen Chernove reach Paralympic glory". cbc.ca. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  8. Brindle, Dave (September 21, 2016). "Tristan Chernove reflects on Paralympic medals". Powell River Peak. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  9. "Chernove, Pendrel & Ritter Chosen as Canadian Cyclists of 2016". canadiancyclist.com. December 22, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  10. "Tristen Chernove Wins Second World Title on Day Two of Para Track World Championships". cyclingbc.net. March 6, 2017. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  11. McLeod, Brad (May 9, 2018). "Cranbrook's Tristen Chernove kicks off World Cup season with medal performances". Cran Brook Townsman. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  12. Johnson, Jeff (December 28, 2018). "Cranbrook's Tristen Chernove recognized in Canadian Cyclist of the Year awards". b104.ca. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  13. "Finalists announced for the Sport BC 53rd Annual Athlete of the Year Awards" (PDF). sportbc.com. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  14. Dempsey, Jessica (May 15, 2019). "Chernove wins two medals in Italy". Cranbrook Daily Townsman. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  15. "CYCLING CANADA ANNOUNCES PARA ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM". cyclingbc.net. September 6, 2019. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  16. Tremblay, Phillipe (March 17, 2019). "Canada concludes paracycling track worlds with five medals". cyclingmagazine.ca. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  17. "Tristen Chernove - A lifelong passion for sport". uci.org. March 15, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  18. Johnstone, Jamie (September 24, 2016). "Airport CEO flying high at first Paralympic Games". torontoobserver.ca. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
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