By 1988 , Longo-Ciprelli was a three-time road race world champion , as well as a double winner of the women 's Tour de France , and the clear favorite for gold in Seoul . Cyclist 's Olympic record : 1 gold medal , 2 silver medals , 1 bronze medal . - The first woman to win a Winter Olympics Gold Medal in the same event ( figure skating ) was also an American. By 1988 Longo-Ciprelli was a three-time road race world champion .
Cyclist 's Olympic record : 1 gold medal , 2 silver medals , 1 bronze medal . - The first woman to win a Winter Olympics Gold Medal in the same event ( figure skating ) was also an American. By 1988 Longo-Ciprelli was a three-time road race world champion .