Graham Avery

New Zealand cyclist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Graham Russell Avery (9 September 1929 – 14 March 2015) was a New Zealand racing cyclist.

FullnameGraham Russell Avery
Born(1929-09-09)9 September 1929
Point Chevalier, New Zealand
Died14 March 2015(2015-03-14) (aged 85)
Pukekohe, New Zealand
Quick facts Personal information, Full name ...
Graham Avery
Personal information
Full nameGraham Russell Avery
Born(1929-09-09)9 September 1929
Point Chevalier, New Zealand
Died14 March 2015(2015-03-14) (aged 85)
Pukekohe, New Zealand
Medal record
Men's Track cycling
Representing  New Zealand
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place1950 AucklandSprint
Close

Biography

Avery was born in 1929 in the Auckland suburb of Point Chevalier. His parents were Muriel Mary Russell (née Lindsay) and Norman West Avery, a carpenter.[1][2][3]

He won the bronze medal in the men's sprint at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland.[4][5]

He died on 14 March 2015.[3]

References

Related Articles

Wikiwand AI