About John Woodcock
Lived 1903 – 1965 (aged 61–62). John Woodcock was an Irish sport cyclist.
John Patrick Woodcock (1903 – 16 January 1965) was an Irish road cyclist and Olympic competitor.
Woodcock joined the Harp Cycling Club in 1918, and dominated Irish cycling in the years 1923–33. He was the Irish record holder in the 25 miles, 50 miles and 100 kilometres road races, and represented Ireland in the 1928 Olympic Games. He took part in the cycling event at the 1928 and 1932 Tailteann Games, winning the latter to take the Queen Tailte statuette. He was one of two Irish representatives at the 1931 World Championships.
Woodcock was a founding member of the National Cycling Association in 1938, and was a life vice-president of the Harp Cycling Club. and continued until at least 1990.
Woodcock was a member of the Old IRA. He was married with a son and three daughters.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Woodcock?
cyclist
When was John Woodcock born?
John Woodcock was born in 1903.
When did John Woodcock die?
John Woodcock died on 16 January 1965.
What was John Woodcock's occupation?
John Woodcock was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was John Woodcock?
John Woodcock was Irish.
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· DBpedia: John Woodcock (cyclist)
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