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Family, Friends Remember Talent And Kindness Of Slain Pro Cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson

"What made Mo stand apart is that it didn't change who she was at all on the bike," Caldwell told KPIX 5 on Monday.

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May 24, 2022

Family and friends of a professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson, who was killed last week in a shooting while visiting Austin, Texas, want her to be remembered for her incredible talent as an athlete and her compassion for all who met her within the sport as well as beyond.

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"I definitely recognize seeing another strong woman out there. I want to ride with them and I very much was like, I want to ride with her," said Libby Caldwell, a friend of Wilson. "We always saw that she was strong."

Caldwell became friends with Wilson, who everyone called "Mo," during the pandemic when riding your bike was one of the few safe activities people felt comfortable enjoying with others while outside. She admired Wilson for her skill as a cyclist but said the rising star never made anyone feel like they weren't worthy of riding along with her.

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