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William Moore (cyclist)

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William 'Willi' Moore (born 2 April 1947) is a former British international cyclist who represented Great Britain at the Olympic Games.[1][2]

Born (1947-04-02) 2 April 1947 (age 79)
Liverpool, England
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb)
ClubMerseyside Wheelers
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Willi Moore
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Born (1947-04-02) 2 April 1947 (age 79)
Liverpool, England
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb)
Sport
ClubMerseyside Wheelers
Medal record
Men's cycling
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place1972 MunichTeam Pursuit
Representing  England
British Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place1974 ChristchurchTeam Pursuit
Silver medal – second place1974 ChristchurchIndividual Pursuit
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Biography

Moore represented the England team[3] at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland,[4][5] where he participated in the individual pursuit.[6][7]

At the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Moore won the bronze medal in team pursuit with Michael Bennett, Ian Hallam and Ron Keeble.[8]

Two years later he participated in the pursuit disciplines at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand and won a gold medal in the 4,000 metres team pursuit and a silver medal in the 4,000 metres individual pursuit.[9][10][11]

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