About William Bailey
Lived 1888 – 1971 (aged 82). William Bailey was a British sport cyclist.
William James Bailey (6 April 1888 – 21 February 1971) was a British cyclist. He competed in three track sprint events at the 1908 Summer Olympics, but failed to reach the finals.
Bailey competed in cycling for more than 20 years, beyond the age of 40. He then won the national sprint title in 1909, 1912 and 1913, and the world sprint title in 1909–1911 and 1913 (he did not compete in 1912). Bailey turned professional in March 1914, but could not compete due to World War I. In 1920, he won a bronze medal in the sprint at the world championships,
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Who was William Bailey?
British cyclist (1888-1971)
When was William Bailey born?
William Bailey was born on 6 April 1888 in London.
When did William Bailey die?
William Bailey died on 12 February 1971 in Chiswick.
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William Bailey was a sport cyclist.
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William Bailey was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Bailey. https://biography.guide/william-bailey-sport-cyclist/
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