Frank Tredrea
New Zealand cyclist (1920–1999)
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Francis Theodore Tredrea (19 May 1920 – 23 August 1999) was a New Zealand racing cyclist who represented his country at the 1950 British Empire Games.
BornFrancis Theodore Tredrea
19 May 1920
19 May 1920
Died23 August 1999 (aged 79)
Spouse
Nola Kathleen Merrie
(m. 1943)| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Francis Theodore Tredrea 19 May 1920 |
| Died | 23 August 1999 (aged 79) |
| Spouse |
Nola Kathleen Merrie
(m. 1943) |
Early life and family
Cycling
At the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, Tredrea competed in the men's 10-mile scratch race, but was unplaced.[3] He went on to have a career as a professional cyclist.[4]
In his later years, Tredrea suffered from Parkinson's disease. In 1993, he took up cycling again to help control the disease, and became active in masters cycling.[4][5]
Death
Tredrea died on 23 August 1999, and his ashes were buried at Waikumete Cemetery.[1][6]
