Brian Fowler (cyclist)

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FullnameBrian Andrew Fowler
Born (1962-09-13) 13 September 1962 (age 63)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Brian Fowler
Personal information
Full nameBrian Andrew Fowler
Born (1962-09-13) 13 September 1962 (age 63)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Major wins
Stage races
Tour of Southland (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1995)
Tour of Wellington (1989, 1990, 1991, 1992)

One-day races and Classics

National Road race Championships (1988, 1989)
National Time trial Championships (1995)
Medal record
Men's cycling
Representing  New Zealand
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place1990 AucklandTeam Time Trial
Silver medal – second place1982 BrisbaneTeam Pursuit
Silver medal – second place1986 EdinburghRoad Race
Silver medal – second place1990 AucklandRoad Race
Silver medal – second place1994 VictoriaRoad Race
Bronze medal – third place1994 VictoriaTeam Time Trial

Brian Andrew Fowler (born 13 September 1962) is a retired cyclist who represented New Zealand at four consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984.[1] In 1983, he rode Paris–Nice finishing 43rd.[2]

He won six medals (one gold, four silvers, one bronze) at four consecutive Commonwealth Games. Fowler's finest hour came when he won the gold medal in the men's team time trial at the 1990 Commonwealth Games.

Fowler won the Tour of Southland a record eight times. He also holds the record for number of wins in the Tour of Wellington, with four consecutive successes.[3]

In February 2021, suffered a series of Myocardial infarctions requiring extensive hospitalization.[4]

Major results

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