EGP2016 Cyclist Profile - Dana Feiss

Gary Acosta
Sunday, March 20 2016

The 2016 Easter International Cycling Grand Prix is fast approaching and here at the TTCF we will like you to get a bit more familiar with our featured International cyclists. Our first profile will be of defending Easter Grand Prix Women’s Sprint and Keirin Champion, Dana Feiss (USA). Feiss, a Pan Am Games Bronze Medalist (Keirin), Pan Am Championships Silver Medalist (Team Sprint) and a four-time US National Champion is prepped and ready to return to the Caribbean isle for the Easter Grand prix.

Dana Feiss at the 2011 Pan Am Games The 26 year old American Speedster will have to bring her full arsenal when she comes up against T&T speedsters such as double Junior Pan American Champion, Kollyn St. George and 2-time Junior Pan Am Medalist, Keiana Lester. In addition, Feiss will also have to contend with teammate Mandy Marquardt fresh off of her 500m, Sprint and Keirin titles at the CONACIP Puerto Rico Grand Prix last weekend and Canadian Krista Ruby who will all be gunning for the top tier of the podium.

Dana Feiss’ Accolades:
1st place – 2015 Easter International Cycling Grand Prix, Arima, Trinidad – Sprint, Keirin
3rd place — 2011 Pan American Games, Guadalajara, Mexico – Keirin
3rd place — 2013 USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships - Sprint, Keirin, Team Sprint
1st place — 2011 USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships - Sprint, Keirin
3rd place — 2011 USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships - Team Sprint, Time Trial
1st place — 2010 USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships - Sprint, Keirin

The 2016 Easter International Cycling Grand Prix takes place on the 25 & 26 March at the Arima Velodrome from 5:00pm on both days! Come out and see 250 cyclists from 12 countries battle for glory at the Caribbean's premiere track cycling event!

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