Three-time world champion and Olympic silver medallist Kelly Catlin has died aged 23.

Axar.az reports citing Independent.

USA Cycling confirmed the news with tributes pouring in for the Olympic silver medallist from the Rio 2018 Games.

Catlin also landed three straight team pursuit world titles on the track from 2016 to 2018 and was studying for a graduate degree at Stanford University.

“We are deeply saddened by Kelly’s passing,” said USA Cycling president and chief executive Rob DeMartini.

“We will all miss her dearly. Kelly was more than an athlete to us and she will always be part of the USA Cycling family.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Catlin family. This is an incredibly difficult time and we want to respect their privacy.

“The entire cycling community is mourning this immense loss. We are offering continuous support to Kelly’s team-mates, coaches and staff. We also encourage all those who knew Kelly to support each other through the grieving.”