Huw Pritchard (born 7 January 1976 in
Cardiff
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,
Wales
Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in ...
), is a former
Welsh racing cyclist. He represented
Wales
Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in ...
at the
1998 Commonwealth Games
The 1998 Commonwealth Games ''( Malay: Sukan Komanwel 1998)'', officially known as the XVI Commonwealth Games ''(Malay: Sukan Komanwel ke-16)'', was a multi-sport event held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This edition is marked by several unpreceden ...
in
Kuala Lumpur
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, and again in
Manchester
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in the
2002 Commonwealth Games
The 2002 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XVII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Manchester 2002 were held in Manchester, England, from 25 July to 4 August, 2002. The 2002 Games were to be hosted in the United Kingdom to coin ...
, where he won the silver medal in the 20 km scratch, the first Welshman to win a medal on the track at the Games. Huw now works as a product designer.
Palmarès
Track
;1998
:4th Team Pursuit, 4m28.664,
Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games, often referred to as the Friendly Games or simply the Comm Games, are a quadrennial international multi-sport event among athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930, and, with the exce ...
(with
Paul Sheppard
Paul Sheppard (born 12 January 1978 in Newbridge), is a Welsh racing cyclist. He represented Wales at 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur where he came fourth in the Team Pursuit, he repeated this performance at the 2002 Commonwealth Games ...
,
Alun Owen
Alun Davies Owen (24 November 1925 – 6 December 1994) was a Welsh playwright, screenwriter and actor, predominantly in television. However, he is best remembered by a wider audience for writing the screenplay of The Beatles' debut feature fi ...
&
Sion Jones)
;1999
:1st 20 km Scratch,
British National Track Championships
The British National Track Championships are held annually and organised by British Cycling (formerly the British Cycling Federation). The main events are various track cycling disciplines for elite athletes to determine the British national cha ...
:2nd Points race,
British National Track Championships
The British National Track Championships are held annually and organised by British Cycling (formerly the British Cycling Federation). The main events are various track cycling disciplines for elite athletes to determine the British national cha ...
;2002
:2nd Madison,
British National Track Championships
The British National Track Championships are held annually and organised by British Cycling (formerly the British Cycling Federation). The main events are various track cycling disciplines for elite athletes to determine the British national cha ...
(with
Kieran Page
Kieran Page (born 2 May 1983) is a Great Britain, British professional racing cyclist. He represented Britain at the junior road world championship in 2001, and competed in the Under-23 road race at the UCI Road World Championships in 2004 UCI Ro ...
, SP Systems)
:2nd 20 km Scratch,
Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games, often referred to as the Friendly Games or simply the Comm Games, are a quadrennial international multi-sport event among athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930, and, with the exce ...
:4th Points race,
Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games, often referred to as the Friendly Games or simply the Comm Games, are a quadrennial international multi-sport event among athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930, and, with the exce ...
:4th Team Pursuit, 4m25.029,
Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games, often referred to as the Friendly Games or simply the Comm Games, are a quadrennial international multi-sport event among athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930, and, with the exce ...
(with
Paul Sheppard
Paul Sheppard (born 12 January 1978 in Newbridge), is a Welsh racing cyclist. He represented Wales at 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur where he came fourth in the Team Pursuit, he repeated this performance at the 2002 Commonwealth Games ...
,
Will Wright &
Joby Ingram-Dodd
Joby Ingram-Dodd (born 14 July 1980), is a former Welsh racing cyclist. He represented Wales at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. He has now moved on to become an actor, writer and producer. Currently working for Space Dive Productions ...
)
;2003
:1st Madison,
British National Track Championships
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(with
James Taylor
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,
City of Edinburgh RC
The City of Edinburgh Racing Club is a cycling club based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The club is said to be the most successful club in British track cycling; its members having won numerous national and international medals.
Formation
The club wa ...
)
Road
;1997
:1st
British National Road Race Championships
The British National Road Race Championships cover different categories of British road bicycle racing events, normally held annually.
History
Between 1943 and 1958, two separate bodies – the British League of Racing Cyclists (BLRC) and t ...
– U23
;1999
:1st
Welsh National Road Race Championships
The Welsh National Road Race Championships are held annually, and include several categories of rider.
Men Senior
Veteran
Junior
Women
References
{{National Road Race Championships
Cycle racing in Wales
National road cycling champi ...
:2nd Tour of Lancashire overall
:2nd Manx International
;2000
:1st Stage 7, Tour of Serbia
:2nd Lancaster Mercedes GP,
Premier Calendar
The British Cycling Premier Calendar Road Race Series is a season-long competition run by British Cycling. It comprises a series of road bicycle races for the country's top domestic road riders.
Organisation and events
In 2010 points were awar ...
event
:3rd Archer GP,
Premier Calendar
The British Cycling Premier Calendar Road Race Series is a season-long competition run by British Cycling. It comprises a series of road bicycle races for the country's top domestic road riders.
Organisation and events
In 2010 points were awar ...
event
;2002
:1st Lincoln Grand Prix
;2003
:1st
Welsh National Road Race Championships
The Welsh National Road Race Championships are held annually, and include several categories of rider.
Men Senior
Veteran
Junior
Women
References
{{National Road Race Championships
Cycle racing in Wales
National road cycling champi ...
External links
2002 Commonwealth Games profile
1976 births
Living people
Commonwealth Games silver medallists for Wales
Cyclists at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
Cyclists at the 2002 Commonwealth Games
Sportspeople from Cardiff
Welsh track cyclists
Welsh male cyclists
Commonwealth Games medallists in cycling
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