Francis Theodore Tredrea (19 May 1920 – 23 August 1999) was a New Zealand racing cyclist who represented his country at the

1950 British Empire Games The 1950 British Empire Games was the fourth staging of what is now called the Commonwealth Games. It was held in Auckland, New Zealand between 4 and 11 February 1950, after a 12-year gap from the third edition of the games. The main venue was ...

Early life and family

Born on 19 May 1920, Tredrea was the son of Edgar Martin Tredrea and Ada Avoca Tredrea (née Poulton). He married Nola Kathleen Merrie at St Andrew's Church, Taneatua, on 26 December 1942.

Cycling

At the

in Auckland, Tredrea competed in the men's 10-mile scratch race, but was unplaced. He went on to have a career as a professional cyclist. In his later years, Tredrea suffered from Parkinson's disease. In 1993, he took up cycling again to help control the disease, and became active in masters cycling.

Death

Tredrea died on 23 August 1999, and his ashes were buried at Waikumete Cemetery.

References

1920 births 1999 deaths Cyclists from Auckland New Zealand male cyclists Commonwealth Games competitors for New Zealand Cyclists at the 1950 British Empire Games Burials at Waikumete Cemetery 20th-century New Zealand people {{NewZealand-cycling-bio-stub