William Harvell

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William Gladstone Harvell (25 September 1907 – 13 May 1985) was a British cyclist who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1]

NationalityBritish (English)
Born(1907-09-25)25 September 1907
Farnham, Surrey, England
Died13 May 1985(1985-05-13) (aged 77)
Portsmouth, England
SportCycling
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William Harvell
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born(1907-09-25)25 September 1907
Farnham, Surrey, England
Died13 May 1985(1985-05-13) (aged 77)
Portsmouth, England
Sport
SportCycling
Event(s)Track / Tandem, Scratch
ClubPoole Wheelers
Medal record
Representing  Great Britain
Men's Track cycling
Bronze medal – third place1932 Los Angelesteam pursuit
Representing  England
British Empire Games
Bronze medal – third place1934 London10 Miles Scratch
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Biography

Harvell was born in Farnham, Surrey, England and was a member of the Poole Wheelers.[2]

He represented England at the 1934 British Empire Games[3] in London, where he competed in the 10 mile Scratch event.[4] winning a bronze medal.[5]

Harvell was a British track champion, winning the British National Team Pursuit Championships in 1933 as part of the Poole Wheelers team.[6]

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