Roger Young (cyclist)

{{short description|American cyclist}}

{{use mdy dates|date=November 2014}}

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|birth_date= {{birth date and age|1953|5|21}}

|birth_place= Pontiac, Michigan, United States

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|sport=Cycling

|club=Michigan State Spartans, East Lansing

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{{MedalCompetition|Pan American Games}}

{{MedalGold | 1975 Mexico City | Team pursuit}}

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Roger Jay Young (born May 21, 1953) is a retired American cyclist. He was part of the United States team that won a gold medal in the 4000 m pursuit at the 1975 Pan American Games. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in the sprint, but failed to reach the final. In 1973 he won the national title in track sprint.

After retirement from competitions he works as a cycling coach. He's married to movie producer Elaine Dysinger. Roger's sister Sheila Young, was a world top competitor both in speed skating and cycling.