Jack Johnston (cyclist)

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Jack Johnston
Personal information
NationalityNorthern Irish
Bornc.1941
Sport
Sport Cycling
Event(s)
Track and Road
ClubCyprus CC

Jack Johnston (born c.1941) is a former racing cyclist from Northern Ireland, who represented Northern Ireland at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games (now Commonwealth Games).

Biography

Johnston was a member of the Cyprus Cycling Club [1] and was the outstanding performer in the 1960 season opening King's Moss 255. [2]

He maintained his form throughout 1960, coming second in the national mass start championship [3] A plumber by profession from Castleagh Road, Belfast, he won the 75 mile Dublin massed start in March 1961 and then clocked the fastest ever time for 25 miles in Ireland. [4]

Initially listed as an Empire Games reserve, he was one of three athletes to be added to the team in September 1962. [5]

At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia, he represented the 1962 Northern Irish team [6] and participated in the road race and scratch events. [7] He finished just outside the medals in the road race finishing fifth. [8] [9]

References

  1. ↑ "Cyclists turning up for Easter" . Ireland's Saturday Night. 13 February 1960. p. 3. Retrieved 31 October 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
  2. ↑ "Cycling Noe in Top-Gear" . Ireland's Saturday Night. 19 March 1960. p. 3. Retrieved 31 October 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ↑ "Inspired effort" . Ireland's Saturday Night. 31 December 1960. p. 5. Retrieved 31 October 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ↑ "Record breaking start by Jack Johnston" . Belfast Telegraph. 20 March 1961. p. 12. Retrieved 31 October 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. ↑ "Millar, Johnston and Atkinson join Empire Games team for Perth" . Northern Whig. 26 September 1962. p. 8. Retrieved 14 November 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ↑ "Empire Games Selection" . Belfast News-Letter. 7 September 1962. p. 12. Retrieved 31 October 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. ↑ "Northern Ireland Perth 1962". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
  8. ↑ "Cycling" . Evening News (London). 1 December 1962. p. 2. Retrieved 31 October 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
  9. ↑ "Johnston's gallant ride earns him fifth place" . Belfast Telegraph. 1 December 1962. p. 10. Retrieved 31 October 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
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