Daniel McConnell

Daniel McConnell (born 9 August 1985) is an Australian cross-country mountain biker. McConnell qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He finished 30th in the men's cross-country event.

Early years McConnell began cycling at 13 years of age. After 4 years of dedication to the sport, at the age of 17, McConnell was chosen for the Australian Team in 2002. At the age of 23 McConnell made his Olympic debut at the 2008 Beijing Games. He was placed 39th in the mountain bike cross-country event.

Achievements At the 2012 Summer Olympics, McConnell competed in the Men's cross-country at Hadleigh Farm, finishing in 21st place. T

At the 2014 Commonwealth Games, he won the bronze medal in the men's cross-country cycling, finishing ten seconds behind the winner.

His mother, Jenny Orr, competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in the 800 and 1500 metres athletics.

He was married to Australian Elite mountain biker Rebecca Henderson. She also qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and finished 28th in the women’s cross-country event.

Major results Mountain bike

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2nd Overall UCI World Cup 1st Albstadt 2014

3rd Overall UCI World Cup 3rd Mont-Sainte-Anne 2015

2016

2017

2019

2020

2021 National Championships

Road 2006 3rd Overall Tour of Gippsland 1st Stage 9 3rd Overall Tour de Hokkaido 8th GP Palio del Recioto