Benjamin Jones (cyclist)
 Jones in 1908 | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's track cycling | ||
Representing  | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1908 London | 5000 metres |
| 1908 London | Team pursuit |
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1908 London | 20 kilometres |
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.[1]
References
- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill. "Ben Jones". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
External links
- Ben Jones at databaseOlympics at the Wayback Machine (archived 2012-10-09)
- Salford Harriers & Athletics Club: History at the Wayback Machine (archived 2012-10-26)
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