John Bylsma
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | John-Christopher Bylsma |
| Nickname | Hoss |
| Born |
1 February 1946 Bundaberg, Australia |
| Height | 6 ft 2 1⁄2 in (189 cm) |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Track X Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Pursuitist |
| Amateur team(s) | |
| 1962–1972 | – |
| Professional team(s) | |
| 1973–1975 | – |
|
Infobox last updated on 24 August 2010 | |
John Bylsma (born 1 February 1946) is an Australian former track cyclist who won a silver medal at the 1966 Commonwealth Games in the 4000 metre individual pursuit. He also competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1972 Summer Olympics.[1]
Palmarès
Australian Individual Pursuit Champion (Amateur)1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969,1971 & 1972/ Australian Individual Pursuit Champion (Professional) 1973, 1975 1966:Silver Medalist -Pursuit, Cwlth Games Jamaica 1967: 4th World Championships, Amsterdam 1968: 4th Olympic Games, Mexico 1972: 4th Olympic Games, Munich 1965/1975 Winning member of 7 Australian Teams Pursuit Titles
Road Races 1964: 1st Greenvale 100 Kilometre, 1966: 1st Bendigo to Charlton 1968: 1st Melbourne to Castlemaine, 1st Yea Open, 1st City of Adelaide Criterium, 1970: Fastest Time, Melbourne to Colac 1972: 1st Victorian 100 Kilometre Championship 1974: 1st, Fastest & 150Mile Champion, Melbourne to Warrnambool
References
- ↑ "John Bylsma Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
External links
- John Bylsma profile at Cycling Archives