About William Smith
Lived 1893 – 1958 (aged 64–65). William Smith was a South African sport cyclist.
William Smith (1893 – October 1958) was a South African cyclist. He won the silver medal in Tandem and a Bronze in the 4000m Team Pursuit Men in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Smith?
South African cyclist
When was William Smith born?
William Smith was born in 1893.
When did William Smith die?
William Smith died on 1 October 1958 in Johannesburg.
What was William Smith's occupation?
William Smith was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was William Smith?
William Smith was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Smith (cyclist, born 1893)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Smith. https://biography.guide/william-smith-sport-cyclist-1893/
MLA: "William Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-smith-sport-cyclist-1893/.
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