About David Ricketts
Lived 1920 – 1996 (aged 76). David Ricketts was a British sport cyclist.
David Edward Joseph Ricketts (7 October 1920 – 11 August 1996) was a British cyclist. He was born in London. He won a bronze medal in the team pursuit at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, together with Alan Geldard, Tommy Godvin and Wilfred Waters.
In 1939, he finished runner up behind Bill Maxfield at the British National Individual Sprint Championships at Herne Hill.
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Who was David Ricketts?
British cyclist
When was David Ricketts born?
David Ricketts was born on 10 July 1920 in London.
When did David Ricketts die?
David Ricketts died on 11 August 1996 in Wales.
What was David Ricketts's occupation?
David Ricketts was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was David Ricketts?
David Ricketts was British.
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· DBpedia: David Ricketts (cyclist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Ricketts. https://biography.guide/david-ricketts-sport-cyclist/
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