Burton Downing
American cyclist
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Burton Cecil Downing (February 5, 1885 – January 1, 1929) was an American racing cyclist who competed in the early twentieth century. An all round cycling talent, he competed in cycling at the 1904 Summer Olympics and won two gold medals in the 25 miles and the two miles, three silver medals in the 1⁄4 mile, 1⁄3 mile and one mile races and a bronze medal in the 1⁄2 mile race.[1][2]
BornFebruary 5, 1885
DiedJanuary 1, 1929 (aged 43)
Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S.
Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S.
DisciplineRacing
RoleRider
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| Born | February 5, 1885 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | January 1, 1929 (aged 43) Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Rider type | All-rounder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In later years Downing served as president of the George B. Spearin, Inc. construction company. While serving in this role he contracted pneumonia, which developed into meningitis. He died in Red Bank, New Jersey.[3][4]
