Sara Symington (born 25 September 1969)[2] is a female English former professional cyclist.

She was the first British female rider to take a medal in a World Cup race, which she achieved in Australia in 1999.

[4] She had competed as a javelin thrower as a junior,[5] and she was a member of the national triathlon team prior to becoming a full-time cyclist.

Symington started her elite triathlon career whilst combining studying for a master's degree with a spell serving in the police, having previously graduated from Loughborough University with a degree in sports science.

[8] She left this role in October 2021 in order to take up an appointment as head of British Cycling's Olympic and Paralympic programmes.