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Albert White (cyclist)

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George Albert "Lal" White (19 February 1890 – 1 March 1965) was a British cyclist.[1] He competed in two events at the 1920 Summer Olympics winning a silver medal in the men's team pursuit.[2]

FullnameGeorge Albert White
Born(1890-02-19)19 February 1890
Brigg, Lincolnshire, England
Died1 March 1965(1965-03-01) (aged 75)
Scunthorpe, England
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Albert White
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Full nameGeorge Albert White
Born(1890-02-19)19 February 1890
Brigg, Lincolnshire, England
Died1 March 1965(1965-03-01) (aged 75)
Scunthorpe, England
Medal record
Men's track cycling
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1920 AntwerpTeam pursuit
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White was the subject of a 2012 Cultural Olympiad community opera called Cycle Song. It was composed by Tim Sutton and the librettist was Ian McMillan. The Scunthorpe Co-operative Junior Choir, Proper Job Theatre Company and over a thousand locals participated.[3][4]

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