John Entwistle (cyclist)

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John Entwistle
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NationalityFlag of England.svg  England
Born16 July 1932
Burnley
Died23 March 2013 (aged 80)
Burnley

John Entwistle (1932-2013), was a male cyclist who competed for England.

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Cycling career

He represented England in the 1 Km time trial at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales. [1] [2]

Personal life

He was a telephone engineer and council leader. [3]

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References

  1. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  2. "1958 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "Priest hails courage of former Burnley council leader John Entwistle". Lancashire Press.