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Derek Harrison

1944 – 2018

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About Derek Harrison

Lived 1944 – 2018 (aged 74). Derek Harrison was a British sport cyclist.

Derek Harrison (5 March 1944 – 15 May 2018) was a British cyclist. He competed in the individual road race and team time trial events at the 1964 Summer Olympics as well as the 1968 and 1969 Tour de France.

Major results 1967 2nd Paris–Troyes 9th Overall Tour de l'Avenir 1968

8th Tour de l'Hérault 1969 5th Overall Grand Prix du Midi Libre 1st Stage 4a 6th Genoa–Nice 1970 4th Gran Premio Valencia 1971 2nd Grand Prix de Cannes 1972 3rd Road race, National Road Championships 1973 3rd Grand Prix de Monaco

Grand Tour general classification results timeline

+ Legend — Did not compete DNF Did not finish

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People whose lives overlapped Derek Harrison's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Derek Harrison?

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When was Derek Harrison born?

Derek Harrison was born on 5 March 1944 in Birmingham.

When did Derek Harrison die?

Derek Harrison died on 15 May 2018 in Pernes-les-Fontaines.

What was Derek Harrison's occupation?

Derek Harrison was a sport cyclist.

What nationality was Derek Harrison?

Derek Harrison was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Derek Harrison

· Wikidata: Q17579999

· DBpedia: Derek Harrison (cyclist)

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