William Hammond (cyclist)
English racing cyclist
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| Intro | English racing cyclist | |
| Places | United Kingdom Great Britain England | |
| was | Athlete Sport cyclist | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 2 July 1886, Eastbourne | |
| Death | 13 January 1960 (aged 73 years) | |
| Star sign | Cancer |
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William Robert "Bill" Hammond (2 July 1886 – 13 January 1960) was a British road racing cyclist who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Eastbourne, Sussex England, and was part of the team which won the silver medal in the Team road race. In the individual road race he finished 22nd.
Hammond was the son of David Hammond, a painter, and Emily, a laundress. At 15, he was a compass maker in Bexleyheath, Kent.