About Thomas Lance
Lived 1891 – 1976 (aged 84). Thomas Lance was a British sport cyclist.
Thomas Glasson Lance (14 June 1891 – 29 February 1976) was a British track cycling racer. He won the tandem competition with Harry Ryan at the 1920 Summer Olympics. He also competed in the sprint event but was eliminated in the repechage.
Shortly before the Olympics, in June 1920, Ryan and Lance set a British quarter-mile record. After retiring from cycling Lance worked as a bookmaker in Brighton.
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Who was Thomas Lance?
English racing cyclist
When was Thomas Lance born?
Thomas Lance was born on 14 June 1891 in Paddington.
When did Thomas Lance die?
Thomas Lance died on 29 February 1976 in Brighton.
What was Thomas Lance's occupation?
Thomas Lance was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Thomas Lance?
Thomas Lance was British.
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