About Phil Edwards
Lived 1949 – 2017 (aged 67). Phil Edwards was a British sport cyclist.
Philip Edwards (3 September 1949 – 24 April 2017) was a British professional road racing cyclist.
Cycling career He represented the United Kingdom at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, where he finished sixth in the road race, just behind teammate Phil Bayton.
He represented England in the road race, at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand before becoming a professional cyclist from 1976 to 1980.
It was reported that he died of a suspected heart attack at his home in Monaco on Monday, 24 April 2017 aged 67.
Major results 1967
1972 1st Lincoln Grand Prix 6th Road race, Olympic Games 9th Overall Trophée Peugeot de l'Avenir 1974
1977
2nd Tre Valli Varesine 3rd Giro dell'Emilia 3rd Trofeo Matteotti 6th Coppa Ugo Agostoni 1978 1st Stage 7a Volta a Catalunya 5th Coppa Bernocchi 7th Paris–Tours 1979 2nd Gran Premio Città di Camaiore
Grand Tour general classification results timeline
+ Legend — Did not compete DNF Did not finish
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Phil Edwards?
British racing cyclist (1949–2017)
When was Phil Edwards born?
Phil Edwards was born on 3 September 1949 in Corsham.
When did Phil Edwards die?
Phil Edwards died on 24 April 2017 in Monte Carlo, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin.
What was Phil Edwards's occupation?
Phil Edwards was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Phil Edwards?
Phil Edwards was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Phil Edwards (cyclist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phil Edwards. https://biography.guide/phil-edwards-sport-cyclist/
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