About Pete Smith
Lived 1944 – 2021 (aged 76). Pete Smith was a British sport cyclist.
Pete Smith (1 May 1944 – 26 March 2021) was a British cyclist. He competed in the team time trial at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Smith was a member of the Clifton Cycling Club in York with whom he won the team title in the British Best All-Rounder competition in 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1969 and broke team competition records at 25, 50 and 100 miles and 12 hours. In individual events, Smith broke the British 50-mile record twice in 1967, the 100-mile record in 1969, and won the mountains classification in the 1968 Tour of Morocco. He rode professionally in the early 1970s for Clive Stuart, TI–Carlton, Falcon–Tighe, Bantel and TI–Raleigh.
Smith died on 26 March 2021, in Leeds General Infirmary following a cycle accident near York.
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Who was Pete Smith?
British cyclist (1944-2021)
When was Pete Smith born?
Pete Smith was born on 1 May 1944 in United Kingdom.
When did Pete Smith die?
Pete Smith died on 26 March 2021 in Leeds.
What was Pete Smith's occupation?
Pete Smith was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Pete Smith?
Pete Smith was British.
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