William Roberts (cyclist) explained

William Roberts
Birth Date:4 June 1998
Birth Place:Wales
Height:1.78 m
Weight:69 kg
Role:Rider
Amateuryears1:2016
Amateurteam1:Pro Vision SJ Junior Academy
Amateuryears2:2018–2022
Amateurteam2:Wales Racing Academy
Amateuryears3:2021
Amateurteam3:Velo Schils Interbike RT
Proyears1:2023–
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William Roberts (born 4 June 1998) is a British and Welsh track cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Continental team .[1] He has represented Wales at the Commonwealth Games and won a bronze medal.[2]

Cycling career

Roberts was part of the Wales Racing Academy[3] [4] when he became a British champion, after winning the team pursuit event at the 2022 British National Track Championships.[5] [6]

Later in 2022, he was selected for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham where he competed in the men's scratch race and won a bronze medal.[2] His success during 2022 continued as he won a silver medal in the inaugural Elimination race at the 2022 National Championships.

Roberts won his second title at the 2023 British Cycling National Track Championships, he won the team pursuit for the second time.[7] The following year in 2024, he won the team pursuit, at the 2024 British Cycling National Track Championships.[8]

Major results

2022
  • 1st Team pursuit, National Track Championships
  • 3rd Scratch, Commonwealth Games
    2023
  • National Track Championships
  • 1st Team pursuit
  • 3rd Individual pursuit
    2024
  • National Track Championships
  • 1st Team pursuit
  • 2nd Individual pursuit
  • 2nd Points race
  • 3rd Scratch

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Saint Piran . . 22 February 2023.
    2. Web site: Official Commonwealth Games profile . Birmingham Organising Committee Commonwealth Games Ltd . 3 August 2022.
    3. Web site: Points William Roberts . British Cycling . 3 August 2022.
    4. Web site: Profile . Pro Cycling Stats . 3 August 2022.
    5. Web site: 2022 National Track Championships . British Cycling . 3 August 2022.
    6. Web site: William Roberts Cycling . Team Wales . 3 August 2022.
    7. Web site: 2023 British Cycling Track Championships Results . Velo UK . 12 March 2023.
    8. Web site: Report: Day 3 British Track Championships . Velo UK . 27 February 2024.