Arthur Candy
New Zealand cyclist (1934–2019)
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William Arthur Francis Candy (19 June 1934 – 25 June 2019) was a New Zealand cyclist who represented his country at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games and 1964 Olympic Games.
19 June 1934
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Rotorua, New Zealand
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Arthur Francis Candy 19 June 1934 Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Died | 25 June 2019 (aged 85) Rotorua, New Zealand |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] |
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb)[1] |
At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia, Candy competed on the track in the 10-mile scratch race and 4000 m individual pursuit.[2] He was unplaced in the scratch race,[3] while in the individual pursuit he was eliminated in the quarter-finals, defeated by Charlie McCoy from England.[4]
Candy competed on the road for New Zealand at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo.[2] Alongside Laurie Byers, Richard Johnstone and Max Grace, he rode in the team time trial, finishing in 18th place.[5]
