About William Holmes
Born 1936. William Holmes is a British sport cyclist.
William Holmes (born 14 January 1936), known as Bill Holmes or Billy Holmes, is a former British cyclist.
Biography Holmes competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics and the 1960 Summer Olympics. He won a silver medal at the 1956 Olympics in the team road race event.
He the England team in the road race event at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is William Holmes?
British competitive cyclist
When was William Holmes born?
William Holmes was born on 14 January 1936 in Kingston upon Hull.
What is William Holmes's occupation?
William Holmes is a sport cyclist.
What nationality is William Holmes?
William Holmes is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Holmes (cyclist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Holmes. https://biography.guide/william-holmes-sport-cyclist/
MLA: "William Holmes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-holmes-sport-cyclist/.
Chicago: "William Holmes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-holmes-sport-cyclist/.
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