Laurie Byers

New Zealand cyclist

Laurie Byers
Personal information
Born (1941-03-31) 31 March 1941 (age 83)
Whangārei, New Zealand
Medal record
Men's cycling
Representing  New Zealand
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 1962 Perth Road Race
Bronze medal – third place 1966 Kingston Road Race

Laurence John Byers (born 3 March 1941) is a former racing cyclist from New Zealand.[1]

He won the bronze medal in the men's road race at both the 1962 and 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.

His only Olympic appearance was at the 1964 Summer Olympic Games where he placed 10th in the men's road race, he was also part of the team that finished 18th in the men's team time trial.[2]

References

  1. ^ sports-reference.com - Laurence Byers
  2. ^ Profile at the New Zealand Olympic Committee website

External links

  • Laurie Byers at Cycling ArchivesEdit on Wikidata
  • Laurie Byers at ProCyclingStatsEdit on Wikidata
  • Laurie Byers at OlympediaEdit on Wikidata
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1966 New Zealand British Empire and Commonwealth Games team
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Team manager: Ron Shakespeare


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