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Errol Walters (born 26 July 1956) is a Jamaican former cyclist. He competed in the individual road race event at the 1976 Summer Olympics. [1]
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Errol Walters (born 26 July 1956) is a Jamaican former cyclist. He competed in the individual road race event at the 1976 Summer Olympics. [1]
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Mother's Name – Bernice Christie Walters / Father's Name – Victor George Walters
Errol Walters was an accomplished cyclist who represented Jamaica in the 1976 Summer Olympics. He competed in the individual road race event, an event which consists of an individual rider racing against the clock against other cyclists. Walters had a long and successful career as a cyclist. He was a member of the Jamaican Cycling Federation and represented the island nation in several international competitions, including the World Championships (at Yvoir, Belgium) and the Pan American Games.
He was also an active member of the Jamaican National Cycling Team, competing in road races and track events. Walters was considered one of the most successful Jamaican cyclists in history. He won several medals in international competitions, including a bronze medal in the Pan American Games in 1975. His greatest accomplishment came in 1976 when he participated in the individual road race event at the Summer Olympics.
He was one of the few Jamaican athletes to compete in the event and he achieved a respectable result, finishing in ninth place. Walters’ success as a cyclist has been an inspiration to many athletes in Jamaica and around the world. He has been an example of what is possible with hard work and dedication. His legacy lives on in the hearts of those who knew him and in the minds of those who aspire to follow in his footsteps.
15 Best Cycling Players in Jamaica: A Historical Perspective – Metro League. Source: https://www.metroleague.org/best-cycling-players-in-jamaica/ [item 7] Matt Reynolds September 26, 2023
