Phil Edwards (cyclist)
Philip Edwards (3 September 1949 – 24 April 2017) was a British road racing cyclist.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Philip Edwards |
| Born | 3 September 1949 Bristol, England |
| Died | 24 April 2017 (aged 67) Monaco |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Domestique |
| Amateur team | |
| Western Road Club | |
| Professional team | |
| 1976-1980 | Sanson |
| Major wins | |
| British National Road Race Champion (1977) National Junior Road Champion 1967 | |
Cycling career
He represented the United Kingdom at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, where he finished sixth in the road race, just behind teammate Phil Bayton.[1]
He represented England in the road race, at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand[2][3][4] before becoming a professional cyclist from 1976 to 1980.
It was reported that he died of a suspected heart attack at his home in Monaco on Monday, 24 April 2017 aged 67.[5]
References
- "Phil Edwards Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- "1974 Games". Team England.
- "Athletes, 1974 England team". Team England.
- "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
- "Former British champion Phil Edwards dies aged 67 - Cyclingnews.com". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
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