Max Rainsford

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Max Rainsford
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Full nameMaxwell Charles Rainsford
Born (1962-12-25) 25 December 1962 (age 61)
Medal record
Men's road cycling
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1986 Edinburgh Time trial

Maxwell Charles Rainsford (born 25 December 1962) is an Australian former cyclist. He competed in the sprint and 1000m time trial events at the 1984 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Max Rainsford". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2015. Full name: Maxwell Charles "Max" Rainsford