About Harry Wyld
Lived 1900 – 1976 (aged 75). Harry Wyld was a British sport cyclist.
Frederick Henry "Harry" Wyld (born 5 June 1900, Mansfield, England, died Derby, England,
On 5 August 1928 in Amsterdam, Harry Wyld, with Frank Southall, Percy Wyld and his brother Leonard Wyld, broke the Olympic team pursuit record by 9.2 seconds, in 5:01.6. They were the third team to hold the record since it began on 10 August 1920. It was broken by 10.2 seconds next day before standing for nearly eight years. It is likely the record was broken in the quarter or semi-final as they won a bronze medal; they would have proceeded to the final had the record been broken in qualifying rounds.
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Who was Harry Wyld?
English racing cyclist (1900–1976)
When was Harry Wyld born?
Harry Wyld was born on 5 June 1900 in Mansfield.
When did Harry Wyld die?
Harry Wyld died on 5 April 1976 in Derby.
What was Harry Wyld's occupation?
Harry Wyld was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Harry Wyld?
Harry Wyld was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Wyld. https://biography.guide/harry-wyld/
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