Michael Hollingsworth (cyclist)

Michael Hollingsworth
Personal information
Born (1943-10-16) 16 October 1943
Height 170 cm
Weight 67 kg
Infobox last updated on
10 July 2016

Michael Hollingsworth (also Hollingworth, born 16 October 1943) is a former Australian road and track cyclist. Hollingworth competed in the individual road race at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.[1][2][3] He finished the race in 14th place, two places behind Eddy Merckx.[4]

After the 1964 Olympics Hollingsworth turned professional. He competed in the Sun Tour six times and won several stages of the race.[4]

Hollingsworth has been a member of Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club since 1959. He has served as club president and currently coaches junior cyclists at the club.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Michael Hollingsworth. Australian Olympic Committee
  2. ↑ Michael F. Hollingsworth. cyclingarchives.com
  3. ↑ "Michael Hollingworth Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  4. 1 2 3 "Mick Hollingworth – A True Olympic Giant". www.bikechaser.com.au. Retrieved 2016-06-30.
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