Phil Edwards (cyclist)
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Philip Edwards (born 3 September 1949 in Bristol
) is a former road racing cyclist from Great Britain
. He represented the United Kingdom
at the 1972 Summer Olympics
in Munich
, West Germany
, where he finished sixth in the road race, just behind teammate Phil Bayton
. He was a professional cyclist from 1976 to 1980.
Bristol
Bristol is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, with an estimated population of 433,100 for the unitary authority in 2009, and a surrounding Larger Urban Zone with an estimated 1,070,000 residents in 2007...
) is a former road racing cyclist from Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
. He represented the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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at the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
in Munich
Munich
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, West Germany
West Germany
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, where he finished sixth in the road race, just behind teammate Phil Bayton
Phil Bayton
Philip Bayton is a former road cyclist from Great Britain, who was a professional from 1973 to 1989. He represented the United Kingdom at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, where he finished 5th in the road race, just before teammate Phil Edwards...
. He was a professional cyclist from 1976 to 1980.