Harry Jackson (cyclist)
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Harry K Jackson (born 26 May 1941) is a retired British cyclist. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics and the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]
He also represented England and won a bronze medal in the 4,000 metres individual pursuit at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia. He also participated in the 10 miles scratch and 1 km time trial events.[2]
Four years later he represented England in the pursuit again but finished in fourth place, at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica.[3]
Harry joined Portsmouth North End Cycling Club (PNECC) in May 1955 and raced extensively at Alexandra Park Cycling Track, Portsmouth. After national success, and aged just 20 Harry was awarded Honorary Life Membership by Portsmouth North End Cycling Club in January 1962. Since 2020 Harry has been the Vice-President of Portsmouth North End Cycling Club and continues to ride weekly.
References
[edit]- ^ "Harry Jackson Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ^ "1962 Athletes". Team England.
- ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
External links
[edit]- Harry Jackson at Cycling Archives
- Harry Jackson at Olympedia
- Harry Jackson at Team GB
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