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Track Time Trial At The Olympics
The track time trial is a defunct track cycling event formerly held at the Summer Olympics. The event was first held for men at the first modern Olympics in 1896. It was not held again until 1928, when it became a consistent part of the programme and was held every year from then until 2004, after which the event was eliminated. A women's version was added in 2000, being held only twice before being eliminated along with the men's event after 2004. The distance of the time trial was one kilometre for men (except 1896, when it was one-third of a kilometre) and half a kilometre for women. Medalists Men Multiple medalists Medalists by country Women Medalists by country Olympic record progression Men Women Intercalated Games The 1906 Intercalated Games were held in Athens and at the time were officially recognised as part of the Olympic Games series, with the intention being to hold a games in Greece in two-year intervals between the internationally held Oly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 1896 Summer Olympics – Men's Track Time Trial
The men's time trial was one of 5 track cycling events on the Cycling at the 1896 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth event on the cycling schedule and was held on 11 April. The first time trial competition was the only time that Olympic time trials were held over the distance of one-third of a kilometre; when the event returned to the programme at the 1928 Summer Olympics the distance was set at one kilometre. Background This was the first appearance of the event, which would not be held again until 1928 (after which it would be held every Games until dropped from the programme after 2004). This was the only time the event was held over a distance of one-third of a kilometre, rather than the one kilometre usually used. Paul Masson Paul Masson (1859 – October 22, 1940) was an early pioneer of California viticulture known for his brand of Californian sparkling wine. Biography Masson emigrated from the Burgundy region of France in 1878 (at the age of 19) to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 1932 Summer Olympics
The cycling competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles consisted of two road cycling events and four track cycling events. The program of events was unchanged from the previous Games. Medal summary Road cycling Track cycling Participating nations 66 cyclists from 13 nations competed. Medal table References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cycling At The 1932 Summer Olympics 1932 Summer Olympics events 1932 Events January * January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel. * January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ... 1932 in road cycling 1932 in track cycling 1932 in cycle racing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marino Morettini
Marino Morettini (2 January 1931 – 10 December 1990) was a road bicycle and track cyclist from Italy, who won the silver medal in the men's 1.000m time trial at the 1952 Summer Olympics. At the same Olympic tournament he claimed the gold medal in the men's 4.000m team pursuit, alongside Loris Campana, Mino De Rossi and Guido Messina Guido Messina (4 January 1931 – 10 January 2020) was an Italian road and track cyclist. He was born in Monreale, Italy, on 4 January 1931. On track he won five world titles in the individual 4000 m pursuit between 1948 and 1956, and a gold m .... He was a professional rider from 1954 to 1963. References External links * 1931 births 1990 deaths Italian track cyclists Italian male cyclists Cyclists at the 1952 Summer Olympics Olympic cyclists for Italy Olympic gold medalists for Italy Olympic silver medalists for Italy Cyclists from the Province of Bergamo Olympic medalists in cycling Medalists at the 1952 Summer Olympics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russell Mockridge
Edward Russell Mockridge (18 July 1928 – 13 September 1958) was a racing cyclist from Geelong, Victoria, Australia. He died during a race, in collision with a bus. Family The son of Robert Glover Mockridge and Aileen Claire Mockridge, née Riley, Edward Russell Mockridge (known as Russell) was born in Melbourne on 18 July 1928. Mockridge married Irene Pritchard (-2004), widely known as "Rene", in London, in 1953; they had a daughter, Melinda, who was born in Ghent, Belgium in December 1954. Career Mockridge started in 1946 by winning his first race of 40 km with Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. For his upper-class accent he was dubbed ''Little Lord Fauntleroy'', but his wins soon earned him the nickname of ''The Geelong Flyer''. He became described as 'Australia's greatest all-round cyclist for all time'. His ride in the 1948 Summer Olympics road race in London was ruined by two punctures and his team was eliminated in the quarter-final of the 4000 m team pursuit. He re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 1952 Summer Olympics
250px, Three Belgian cyclists during the road race. The cycling competition at the 1952 Summer Olympics consisted of two road cycling events and four track cycling events, all for men only. 215 cyclists from 36 countries competed in the six events. Medal summary Road cycling Track cycling Participating nations 215 cyclists from 36 nations competed. Medal table References External linksOfficial Olympic Report 1952 Summer Olympics events 1952 Events January–February * January 26 – Black Saturday in Egypt: Rioters burn Cairo's central business district, targeting British and upper-class Egyptian businesses. * February 6 ** Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, becomes m ... 1952 in road cycling 1952 in track cycling 1952 in cycle racing {{1952-Olympic-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Godwin (cyclist, Born 1920)
Thomas Charles Godwin (5 November 1920 – 3 November 2012) was a British track cyclist, active during the 1940s and 1950s. He held national records and raced abroad. He later became a coach, manager, and administrator. In 2010 he was selected as an ambassador for the 2012 London Olympics. In 2012, aged 91, he was selected to take part in the Olympic torch relay, carrying it through Solihull. Origins Godwin was born in Connecticut, United States to British parents in 1920. The family returned to Britain in 1932. His first bicycle was a Wrenson's delivery bike which he used to run errands for a local grocer. He became interested in cycling because of the 1936 Summer Olympics.The Bicycle, UK, 23 January 1946, p6 Arie van Vliet's riding in the 1,000-metre time-trial inspired him; British amateur champion W. W. Maxfield was also an early hero. Godwin began racing three years later and rode the fastest 1,000m of the season at the Alexander Sports Ground. He was invited to trials in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierre Nihant
Pierre Nihant (5 April 1925 – 12 January 1993) was a Belgian cyclist. He was born in Trembleur (part of Blegny), in the Province of Liège. He won a silver medal in the 1000m time trial at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a majo .... References External links * * * 1925 births 1993 deaths People from Blegny Belgian male cyclists Cyclists at the 1948 Summer Olympics Olympic cyclists of Belgium Olympic silver medalists for Belgium Olympic medalists in cycling Medalists at the 1948 Summer Olympics Cyclists from Liège Province 20th-century Belgian people {{Belgium-Olympic-medalist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacques Dupont (cyclist)
Jacques Dupont (19 June 1928 – 4 November 2019) was a French racing cyclist and Olympic champion in track cycling. He won a gold medal in the 1000m time trial at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London."1948 Summer Olympics – London, United Kingdom – Cycling" ''databaseOlympics.com'' (Retrieved on 15 July 2008) He also won a bronze medal in the team road race, together with and Alain Moineau. He won |
Cycling At The 1948 Summer Olympics
The cycling competition at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London consisted of two road cycling events and four track cycling events, all for men only. The track cycling events were held at the Herne Hill Velodrome in south London. The road race events were held in Windsor Great Park, south of Windsor. Medal summary Road cycling Track cycling Participating nations 188 cyclists from 33 nations competed. Medal table References External linksOfficial Olympic Report {{DEFAULTSORT:Cycling At The 1948 Summer Olympics 1948 Summer Olympics events 1948 Events January * January 1 ** The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is inaugurated. ** The Constitution of New Jersey (later subject to amendment) goes into effect. ** The railways of Britain are nationalized, to form British ... Cycle racing in London 1948 in road cycling 1948 in track cycling 1948 in cycle racing Cycling competitions in the United Kingdom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudolf Karsch
Rudolf Karsch (26 December 1913 – 11 December 1950) was a German cyclist. He won the bronze medal in 1000m time trial at the 1936 Summer Olympics The 1936 Summer Olympics (German: ''Olympische Sommerspiele 1936''), officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad (German: ''Spiele der XI. Olympiade'') and commonly known as Berlin 1936 or the Nazi Olympics, were an international multi-sp .... References German male cyclists 1913 births 1950 deaths Olympic bronze medalists for Germany Cyclists at the 1936 Summer Olympics Olympic cyclists for Germany Olympic medalists in cycling Sportspeople from Leipzig Medalists at the 1936 Summer Olympics Cyclists from Saxony 20th-century German people {{Germany-cycling-Olympic-medalist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierre Georget
Pierre Georget (9 August 1917 – 1 August 1964) was a French cyclist. He won the silver medal in 1000m time trial and a bronze Medal in Men's Tandem at the 1936 Summer Olympics The 1936 Summer Olympics (German: ''Olympische Sommerspiele 1936''), officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad (German: ''Spiele der XI. Olympiade'') and commonly known as Berlin 1936 or the Nazi Olympics, were an international multi-sp .... References French male cyclists 1917 births 1964 deaths Olympic silver medalists for France Olympic bronze medalists for France Cyclists at the 1936 Summer Olympics Olympic cyclists for France Olympic medalists in cycling People from Châtellerault Medalists at the 1936 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Vienne (department) Cyclists from Nouvelle-Aquitaine {{France-cycling-Olympic-medalist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arie Van Vliet
Arie Gerrit van Vliet (18 March 1916 – 9 July 2001) was a Dutch sprint cyclist. Between 1934 and 1957, he won 13 medals at world championships, including four gold medals, and set several world records in sprint events, despite the interruption by World War II. He also won a gold medal in Track time trial, 1000 m time trial and a silver medal in the Sprint (cycling), individual sprint at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. His Olympic sprint race was obstructed by the winner, German cyclist Toni Merkens, who was however not disqualified, but merely fined for 100 German marks. See also * List of Dutch Olympic cyclists References 1916 births 2001 deaths Dutch male cyclists Olympic gold medalists for the Netherlands Olympic silver medalists for the Netherlands Cyclists at the 1936 Summer Olympics Olympic cyclists of the Netherlands People from Woerden Olympic medalists in cycling Medalists at the 1936 Summer Olympics UCI Track Cycling World Champions (men) Cy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
