About William Hammond
Lived 1886 – 1960 (aged 73). William Hammond was a British sport cyclist.
William Robert Hammond (2 July 1886 – 13 January 1960) was a British road racing cyclist who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Eastbourne, Sussex England, and was part of the team which won the silver medal in the Team road race. In the individual road race he finished 22nd.
Hammond was the son of David Hammond, a painter, and Emily, a laundress. At 15, he was a compass maker in Bexleyheath, Kent.
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Who was William Hammond?
English racing cyclist
When was William Hammond born?
William Hammond was born on 2 July 1886 in Eastbourne.
When did William Hammond die?
William Hammond died on 13 January 1960 in Coventry.
What was William Hammond's occupation?
William Hammond was a sport cyclist.
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William Hammond was British.
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· DBpedia: William Hammond (cyclist)
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