1980 British National Track Championships Explained

Venue:Leicester, England
Date:19–22 August 1980
Velodrome:Leicester Velodrome
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The 1980 British National Track Championships were a series of track cycling competitions held from 19–22 August 1980 at the Leicester Velodrome.[1] [2] [3]

The Championships were held slightly later than usual because of the 1980 Summer Olympics.

Medal summary

Men's Events

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Time TrialTerry TinsleyRussell Oliver
Amateur SprintGary Sadler
Ernie Crutchlow Dave Watkins
Prof Individual PursuitTony DoyleIan Hallam
Amateur Individual PursuitSean Yates Dave Akam Shaun Wallace
Team pursuitVC Europa
Piers Hewitt
Roy Crombie
Steve Denton
Gary Sadler
Altrincham
Nigel Redmile
John Herety
Ian Binder
Ian Donohue
Gemini BC
Dave Akam
Paul Dennis
Steve Homewood
Steve White
Amateur 50 km PointsGlen MitchellTony JamesKenny Gray
Nigel RedmileGlen MitchellSean Yates
Dave Akam & Tony JamesGlen Mitchell & Sean YatesGary Cresswell & Hugh Cameron
Ian HallamMick Bennett Steve Heffernan
TandemTerry Tinsley & Paul Sydenham Brad Thurrell & Gary SadlerAndy Hayes & Peter Humphries
DernyPaul GerrardDes Fretwell Rik Notley

Women's Events

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SprintBrenda Atkinson Catherine Swinnerton
Individual Pursuit

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "For the record." Times, 20 Aug. 1980, p. 6. Times Digital Archives.
  2. Web site: "For the record." Times, 21 Aug. 1980, p. 5. Times Digital Archives.
  3. Web site: "For the record." Times, 22 Aug. 1980, p. 6. Times Digital Archives.