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| Born | 28 December 1965 Hertffordshire |
David Baker (born 1965), is a male retired track cyclist who competed for England. He is not to be confused with the Cyclo-cross and mountain bike rider David Baker.
| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | England |
| Born | 28 December 1965 Hertffordshire |
David Baker (born 1965), is a male retired track cyclist who competed for England. He is not to be confused with the Cyclo-cross and mountain bike rider David Baker.
Baker was a National track champion over 1Km and 5Km in 1988. [1]
He represented England in the 1 km time trial and points race, at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand. [2] [3]
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