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Gary Anderson

b. 1967

New Zealand cyclist

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About Gary Anderson

Born 1967. Gary Anderson is a New Zealand sport cyclist.

Gary John Anderson (born 18 September 1967) is a former track and road cyclist from New Zealand who won an Olympic bronze medal and three Commonwealth Games gold medals.

Cycling career Anderson attended four Olympics. He finished third in the 4000m pursuit at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain, and achieved the following placings at his other games:

1988 Seoul (4000m Ind. Pursuit): 7th 1996 Atlanta (4000m Ind. Pursuit): 13th 2000 Sydney (4000m Ind. Pursuit): 6th

Anderson won eight medals at the Commonwealth Games, including three golds at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland.

In the 1990 Queen's Birthday Honours, Anderson was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to cycling. He was also awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.

Anderson raced with a heart defect which could make his heart race under stress. He was in top form prior to the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur but was injured in a crash and instead commentated for Television New Zealand. After returning for his final Games in Sydney he turned to coaching and managing.

Personal life In 1999 while at the New Zealand National track cycling championships, Anderson was involved in an altercation with a member of the Ulysses Motorcycle Club. This resulted in an inquiry by Cycling New Zealand into the matter.

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Member of the Order of the British Empire
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Gary John Anderson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gary Anderson?

New Zealand cyclist

When was Gary Anderson born?

Gary Anderson was born on 18 September 1967 in London.

What is Gary Anderson's occupation?

Gary Anderson is a sport cyclist.

What nationality is Gary Anderson?

Gary Anderson is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gary Anderson

· Wikidata: Q1494815

· DBpedia: Gary Anderson (cyclist)

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