About Alan Bannister
Lived 1922 – 2007 (aged 84). Alan Bannister was a British sport cyclist.
Alan Bannister MBE (3 November 1922 – 18 May 2007) was an English cyclist.
Cycling career He was born in Manchester and won a silver medal, representing Great Britain, in the tandem event at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, together with Reg Harris. He also competed in the same event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Bannister was a three times British track champion, winning the British National Individual Sprint Championships in 1948, 1949 and 1950.
Personal life He was awarded an MBE. He had two sons Mark and Paul.
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Who was Alan Bannister?
British cyclist (1922-2007)
When was Alan Bannister born?
Alan Bannister was born on 3 November 1922 in Manchester.
When did Alan Bannister die?
Alan Bannister died on 18 May 2007 in Manchester.
What was Alan Bannister's occupation?
Alan Bannister was a sport cyclist.
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Alan Bannister was British.
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