Catherine Swinnerton
English cyclist (born 1958)
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Catherine Swinnerton (born 12 May 1958)[1] is an English former racing cyclist. Born in Fenton, Staffordshire as one of seven children, Swinnerton is part of a cycling family, and founders of Swinnerton Cycles in Fenton.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 May 1958 Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, England |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
Career
She competed in the road race at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where she finished 13th.[2] She was twice British National Road Race Champion, winning in 1977 and 1984.[3]
Family
The Swinnerton family were a cycling family, Swinnerton Cycles was founded in 1915, in Victoria Road, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. Roy Swinnerton (1925-2013 and a national grass champion in 1956) and his wife Doris (née Salt) took over the shop in 1956 and set up a cycling club called Stoke ACCS during 1970.[3]
Catherine's twin brother Paul was a three times British track champion, Bernadette won a world silver medal, Margaret, Mark and Bernard were all British internationals and Frances also competed for the club.[3]
Palmarès
- 1985
- 2nd Stage 18, Grande Boucle