Malcolm Hill (cyclist)

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Malcolm Hill
Personal information
Born (1954-08-04) 4 August 1954 (age 67)
Australia
Amateur team
1973-78 Archer Road Club
Professional team
1978-83Individual

Malcolm Hill (born 4 August 1954) is an Australian former cyclist. [1]

Cycling career

Despite being an Australian, he became the British track champion, winning the British National Individual Sprint Championships in 1974. [2] He also became an Australian national champion after winning the 1 mile championships in 1978, at the Australian National Track Championships.

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References

  1. "profile". Cycling Archives.
  2. "Hill wins sprint title for Cutty Sark, 1 August 1974". Acton Gazette. 1974.