Maggie Gordon-Smith
Margaret (Maggie) Gordon-Smith (married name Maggie Thompson) is a retired British female track cyclist.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hereford, Herefordshire |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road, Track cycling |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Pursuit |
| Amateur teams | |
| 1968-72 | Evesham Wheelers |
| 1972-73 | Beacon RCC |
| 1978 | Gannet CC |
Biography
Gordon-Smith is a two times British champion, after winning the 3,000 metres Pursuit Championship at the 1977 British National Track Championships and 1978 British National Track Championships.[2]
Gordon-Smith started cycling with the Evesham & District Wheelers Cycling Club in 1968 before moving to Beacon RCC.[3] She had competed in her maiden name of Gordon-Smith until marrying Andrew Thompson in 1976 and then competed in her married name. The pair had a business making bike frames.[4] She retired in 1978.
References
- "track profile and results". Cycling Archives.
- ""Cycling." Times, 24 July 1978, p. 8". Times Digital Archive.
- "Club History". Beacon RCC.
- "Rescue Bike". Daves Bike Blog.
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