| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's cycling | ||
Representing  | ||
| Commonwealth Games | ||
 | 1954 Vancouver | Road Race |
John Baird is a former racing cyclist from New Zealand.
He won the silver medal in the men's road race at the 1954 British Empire Games in Vancouver. [1]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's cycling | ||
| Representing | ||
| Commonwealth Games | ||
| 1954 Vancouver | Road Race |
John Baird is a former racing cyclist from New Zealand.
He won the silver medal in the men's road race at the 1954 British Empire Games in Vancouver. [1]
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