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Lorne Atkinson

1921 – 2010

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Lived 1921 – 2010 (aged 88). Lorne Atkinson was a Canadian sport cyclist.

Lorne Atkinson (8 June 1921 – 23 April 2010) was a Canadian cyclist. He competed in four events at the 1948 Summer Olympics. Nicknamed "Ace", Atkinson spent his life involved in cycling in the Vancouver area.

Biography Atkinson was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1921. He soon earned the nickname "Ace" after winning a race and a newspaper printing a story with the headline of "City ace triumphs in Province Cup". which he ran for more than 60 years. On the road, Atkinson rode in both the individual road race and the team road race, but did not finish in either event. On the track, he was eliminated in the first round of the team pursuit event, and finished in 15th place in the track time trial.

Following the Olympics, Atkinson competed at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, and the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in his hometown. becoming the president of the Vancouver Bicycle Club in 1962. Five years later, he coached the Canadian team at the 1967 Pan American Games in Winnipeg. and won the British Columbia Community Achievement Award in 2006.

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Who was Lorne Atkinson?

cyclist (1921-2010)

When was Lorne Atkinson born?

Lorne Atkinson was born on 8 June 1921 in Vancouver.

When did Lorne Atkinson die?

Lorne Atkinson died on 23 April 2010 in Vancouver.

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Lorne Atkinson was a sport cyclist.

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Lorne Atkinson was Canadian.

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