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English racing cyclist
Benjamin Jones (cyclist)
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English racing cyclist
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Gender
Male
Place of birth
Wigan, Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, North West England
Place of death
Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa
Age
81 years
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Benjamin "Ben" Jones (2 January 1882 – 20 August 1963) was a British track cycling racer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
In 1908 he won the gold medal in the 5000 metres competition as well as in the team pursuit as member of the British team. He also won a silver medal in the 20 kilometres event. He competed in the 660 yards competition but was eliminated in the semi-finals. In the sprint event he participated in the final when the time limit was exceeded, resulting in the race being declared void and no medals being awarded.
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Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
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Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable British Athletes
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable English Sport cyclists
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable British Sport cyclists
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable British Sport cyclists
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
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