Harold Johnson (cyclist)

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Harold Johnson is a former Australian racing cyclist. He finished in second place in the Australian National Road Race Championships in 1950. [1]

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References

  1. "Harold Johnson". Cycling Archives. Retrieved 11 May 2014.