About Gary Dighton
Lived 1968 – 2015 (aged 46). Gary Dighton was a British sport cyclist.
Gary John Dighton (18 May 1968 – 9 January 2015) was a British cyclist. He competed in the team time trial at the 1992 Summer Olympics. Dighton won the British Best All-Rounder championship in 1990 and broke the competition record for the 25-mile time trial in 1991 with a time of 48.07. The same year he rode to victory in the National 100 mile TT championship.
Death Gary Dighton was living near Wareham, Dorset, when he took his own life in early January 2015, at the age of 46. He is said to have been suffering from bouts of depression for some years.
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Who was Gary Dighton?
British cyclist (1968-2015)
When was Gary Dighton born?
Gary Dighton was born on 18 May 1968 in Whittlesey.
When did Gary Dighton die?
Gary Dighton died on 11 January 2015 in Poole.
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Gary Dighton was a sport cyclist.
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Gary Dighton was British.
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