Michael Hollingsworth (cyclist)

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Michael Hollingsworth
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Born (1943-10-16) 16 October 1943 (age 81)
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb)

Michael Hollingsworth (also Hollingworth, born 16 October 1943) is a former Australian road and track cyclist. Hollingworth competed in the individual road race at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. [1] [2] [3] He finished the race in 14th place, two places behind Eddy Merckx. [4]

After the 1964 Olympics, Hollingsworth turned professional and competed in the Sun Tour six times and won several stages of the race. [4]

Hollingsworth has been a member of Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club since 1959. He has served as club president and currently coaches junior cyclists at the club. [4]

References

  1. ↑ Michael Hollingsworth. Australian Olympic Committee
  2. ↑ Michael F. Hollingsworth. cyclingarchives.com
  3. ↑ "Michael Hollingworth Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 "Mick Hollingworth – A True Olympic Giant". bikechaser.com.au. Retrieved 30 June 2016.


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