Jon Walshaw

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Jon Walshaw
Personal information
Born (1967-03-21) 21 March 1967 (age 56)
Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Medal record
Cycling
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1986 Edinburgh team pursuit

Jonathan 'Jon' Walshaw (born 1967), is an English retired cyclist.

Cycling career

He represented England and competed in the 10 mile scratch race and 1 km time trial and won a bronze medal in the 4,000 metres team pursuit event, with Chris Boardman, Rob Muzio, Guy Rowland and Gary Coltman, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. [1] [2]

Walshaw was a British track champion, winning the British National Omnium Championships in 1988. [3] He was a professional from 1988-1993. [4]

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References

  1. "1986 Athletes". Team England.
  2. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  3. ""For the Record." Times, 5 Aug. 1988, p. 35". Times Digital Archives.
  4. "Profile". Cycling Archives.