Oli Beckingsale

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Oli Beckingsale
Personal information
Full nameOliver James Beckingsale
Born (1976-06-07) 7 June 1976 (age 48)
Flag of England.svg  England
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Team information
DisciplineMTB
RoleRider
Rider typeXC

Oliver James Beckingsale (born 7 June 1976 in Backwell, Bristol), is an ex-professional mountain biker. He represented Britain at the Olympic Games in 2000, 2004 and 2008, and England at the Commonwealth Games in 2002 and 2006. He retired from professional cycling in 2013.

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Major results

2001
1st MaillotReinoUnido.PNG National XC Championships
2002
1st MaillotReinoUnido.PNG National XC Championships
2005
1st MaillotReinoUnido.PNG National XC Championships
6th UEC European XC Championships
9th UCI World XC Championships
2006
1st MaillotReinoUnido.PNG National XC Championships
1st British National Points Series
2nd Silver medal blank.svg Cross-country, Commonwealth Games

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