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Keith J Harrison (born 28 March 1933) is a former British cyclist.
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Keith J Harrison (born 28 March 1933) is a former British cyclist.
He competed in the sprint event at the 1956 Summer Olympics. [1]
He represented England and won a silver medal and a bronze medal in the 10 mile scratch and 1km time trial respectively at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Canada. [2] [3] He also represented England in three more events at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales. [4]
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