Russell Williams (cyclist)

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Russell Williams
Personal information
Full nameRussell Williams
Born (1961-04-14) 14 April 1961 (age 63)
London, United Kingdom
Team information
DisciplineRoad and track
RoleRider, coach & commentator
Rider typeSprinter
Professional teams
1989Ever Ready
1990Ever Ready - Halfords
19911994Geoffrey Butler
1995Geoffrey Butler - Lusso
1996Ambrosia Desserts

Russell Williams (born 14 April 1961) [1] is an English former professional road and track cyclist from London. Williams is also a cycling coach and David Duffield's co-commentator on Eurosport. [2]

Palmarès

1978
1st Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British National Road Race Championships - Junior
1983
1st Quad Cities (USA)
1984
1st Quad Cities (USA)
1989
1st Sprint classification, Tour of Ireland
1990
1st British National Keirin Championships
1994
3rd British National Derny Championships
1996
2nd British National Derny Championships
2nd points race, British National Track Championships
1997
2nd British National Derny Championships
1998
2nd British National Derny Championships
1999
2nd British National Derny Championships
2002
1st Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British National Derny Championships
2nd Madison, British National Track Championships
2003
1st scratch race, British National Masters Championships (40-44 cat)
1st points race, British National Masters Championships (40-44 cat) [3]

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References

  1. "Russell Williams". Cycling Website. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012.
  2. Chris Colford, Blue Peter Presenter (2 June 2002). "Track Racing - As Easy as One, Two, Three". Bikesy.
  3. "TRACK NATIONAL CHAMPIONS & NATIONAL SERIES WINNERS 2003". British Cycling. Archived from the original on 30 May 2008.