Tristen Chernove (born May 22, 1975) is a Canadian retired Para cyclist and entrepreneur.
 Chernove in 2016 | |
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| Born | May 22, 1975 Powell River, British Columbia, Canada |
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 a bronze medallist 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]
At the 2020 Summer Paralympics, he won silver in the C1 3000m individual pursuit. He withdrew from the C1 3000m time trial and announced his retirement from the sport.[18]
Personal life
Chernove and his wife have two daughters together.[19]