Cycling at the 1952 Summer Olympics
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The cycling
competition at the 1952 Summer Olympics
consisted of two road cycling
events and four track cycling
events, all for men only.
Cycling
Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, or for sport. Persons engaged in cycling are cyclists or bicyclists...
competition at the 1952 Summer Olympics
1952 Summer Olympics
The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Helsinki, Finland in 1952. Helsinki had been earlier given the 1940 Summer Olympics, which were cancelled due to World War II...
consisted of two road cycling
Road bicycle racing
Road bicycle racing is a bicycle racing sport held on roads, using racing bicycles. The term "road racing" is usually applied to events where competing riders start simultaneously with the winner being the first to the line at the end of the course .Historically, the most...
events and four track cycling
Track cycling
Track cycling is a bicycle racing sport usually held on specially built banked tracks or velodromes using track bicycles....
events, all for men only.
Medal summary
| Individual road race | |||
| Team road race Cycling at the 1952 Summer Olympics - Men's team road race These are the official results of the Men's Team Road Race at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, held on August 2, 1952 as a part of the Men's Individual Road Race... |
Robert Grondelaers Robert Grondelaers Robert Grondelaers was a road cyclist from Belgium, who won the silver medal in the men's individual road race at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. At the same tournament he claimed the title in the men's team road race, alongside André Noyelle and Lucien Victor... André Noyelle André Noyelle André Noyelle was a road racing cyclist from Belgium, who won the gold medal in the men's individual road race at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. At the same tournament he also claimed the title in the men's team road race, alongside Robert Grondelaers and Lucien Victor... Lucien Victor Lucien Victor Lucien Victor was a road racing cyclist from Belgium, who won the gold medal in the men's team road race, alongside André Noyelle and Robert Grondelaers. He was a professional rider from 1953 to 1956.-References:... |
Dino Bruni Dino Bruni Dino Bruni was a road racing cyclist from Italy, who won the silver medal in the men's team road race at the 1952 Summer Olympics, alongside Vincenzo Zucconelli and Gianni Ghidini. Italy's fourth rider Bruno Monti also crossed the line, but did not receive a medal because just the first three... Gianni Ghidini Gianni Ghidini Gianni Ghidini was a road racing cyclist from Italy, who won the silver medal in the men's team road race, alongside Dino Bruni and Vincenzo Zucconelli. Italy's fourth rider Bruno Monti also crossed the line, but didn't receive a medal because just the first three counted for the final... Vincenzo Zucconelli Vincenzo Zucconelli Vincenzo Zucconelli was a road racing cyclist from Italy, who won the silver medal in the men's team road race, alongside Dino Bruni and Gianni Ghidini. Italy's fourth rider Bruno Monti also crossed the line, but didn't receive a medal because just the first three counted for the final... |
Jacques Anquetil Jacques Anquetil Jacques Anquetil was a French road racing cyclist and the first cyclist to win the Tour de France five times, in 1957 and from 1961 to 1964... Claude Rouer Claude Rouer Claude Rouer was a road cyclist from France, who at the 1952 Summer Olympics won the bronze medal in the men's team road race, alongside Jacques Anquetil and Alfred Tonello.... Alfred Tonello Alfred Tonello Alfred Tonello was a road racing cyclist from France, who won the bronze medal in the men's team road race at the 1952 Summer Olympics, alongside Jacques Anquetil and Claude Rouer. He was a professional rider from 1953 to 1959.-References:... |
| 1000m time trial | |||
| Sprint Cycling at the 1952 Summer Olympics - Men's sprint These are the official results of the Men's 1.000m Sprint Scratch Race at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland held from July 28 to July 31, 1952. There were a total number of 27 participants.-Final classification:-References:*... |
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| Tandem Cycling at the 1952 Summer Olympics - Men's tandem These are the official results of the Men's 2.000m Tandem Race at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, held from July 28 to July 31, 1952. There were fourteen couples participating in this competition.-Final classification:-References:*... |
Lionel Cox Lionel Cox Lionel Malvyne Cox OAM was an Australian Olympic cyclist.-Results and awards:*1948 – 49 1st N.S.W. 1000 metre Sprint Title*1949 – 50 1st N.S.W... Russell Mockridge Russell Mockridge Russell Mockridge was a racing cyclist from Geelong, Victoria, Australia. He died during a race, in collision with a bus.... |
Raymond Robinson Thomas Shardelow |
Antonio Maspes Antonio Maspes Antonio Maspes was an Italian world champion sprinter. Maspes was born and died in Milan. Maspes won seven professional world championship sprint titles between 1959 and 1955- Palmarès :194819491952... Cesare Pinarello |
| Team pursuit Cycling at the 1952 Summer Olympics - Men's team pursuit These are the official results of the Men's 4.000m Team Pursuit at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, held on July 28 and July 29, 1952. There were 89 participant from 22 nations. In the first round each team raced alone, with the first eight teams qualifying for the... |
Marino Morettini Marino Morettini Marino Morettini was a road bicycle and track cyclist from Italy, who won the silver medal in the men's 1.000m time trial at the 1952 Summer Olympics. At the same Olympic tournament he claimed the gold medal in the men's 4.000m team pursuit, alongside Loris Campana, Mino de Rossi and Guido Messina... Loris Campana Loris Campana Loris Campana was a road bicycle and track cyclist from Italy, who won the gold medal in the men's 4.000m team pursuit at the 1952 Summer Olympics, alongside Marino Morettini, Mino de Rossi and Guido Messina.-References:... Mino de Rossi Mino de Rossi Mino de Rossi was a road bicycle and track cyclist from Italy, who won the gold medal in the men's 4.000m team pursuit at the 1952 Summer Olympics, alongside Marino Morettini, Loris Campana and Guido Messina. He was a professional road cyclist from 1952 to 1968.-References:... Guido Messina Guido Messina Guido Messina was a road bicycle and track cyclist from Italy, who won the gold medal in the men's 4.000m team pursuit at the 1952 Summer Olympics, alongside Marino Morettini, Loris Campana and Mino de Rossi. He was a professional road cyclist from 1954 to 1963.-References:... |
Alfred Swift Alfred Swift Alfred James Swift was a South African Olympic Athlete and cyclist.Swift was born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on 25 June 1931. He was awarded provincial colours for Natal and then later for Transvaal... George Estman Robert Fowler Thomas Shardelow |
Ronald Stretton Ronald Stretton Ronald Charles Stretton is a retired track cyclist from Great Britain, who represented his native country at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. There he won the bronze medal in the men's 4.000 metres team pursuit, alongside Donald Burgess, George Newberry, and Alan Newton.-References:*... Donald Burgess Donald Burgess Donald Christopher Burgess is a retired track cyclist from Great Britain, who represented his native country at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. There he won the bronze medal in the men's 4.000 metres team pursuit, alongside Alan Newton, George Newberry, and Ronald Stretton... George Newberry George Newberry George Albert Newberry , is a former track cyclist from Great Britain.Newberry was born in the Burton on Trent area of Staffordshire. He represented his country at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. There he won the bronze medal in the 4.000m team pursuit, alongside Donald Burgess,... Alan Newton Alan Newton Alan Newton is a retired track cyclist from Great Britain, who represented his native country at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. There he won the bronze medal in the men's 4.000 metres team pursuit, alongside Donald Burgess, George Newberry, and Ronald Stretton.-References:*... |
Medal table
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| 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |