John Wilson (cyclist)
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John Wilson was a Scottish road racing cyclist
who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
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Wilson was born in Muirden, Aberdeenshire
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In 1912 he was a member of the Scotland cycling team which finished fourth in the team time trial event
. In the individual time trial competition
he finished 16th.
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...
who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
1912 Summer Olympics
The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 27 July 1912. Twenty-eight nations and 2,407 competitors, including 48 women, competed in 102 events in 14 sports...
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Wilson was born in Muirden, Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire is one of the 32 unitary council areas in Scotland and a lieutenancy area.The present day Aberdeenshire council area does not include the City of Aberdeen, now a separate council area, from which its name derives. Together, the modern council area and the city formed historic...
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In 1912 he was a member of the Scotland cycling team which finished fourth in the team time trial event
Cycling at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Men's team time trial
The men's team team trial was a road bicycle racing event held as part of the cycling at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first appearance of the event. The competition was held on Sunday July 7, 1912....
. In the individual time trial competition
Cycling at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Men's individual time trial
The men's individual time trial was a road bicycle racing event held as part of the cycling at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first appearance of the event. The competition was held on Sunday July 7, 1912...
he finished 16th.