Alfred Görnemann (1 September 1877 – 11 October 1903) was a German cyclist who had his best achievements in motor-paced racing. He started training in this discipline only in 1901, after completing his military service, but quickly became a top competitor. The same year he won a bronze medal at the UCI Motor-paced World Championships and became a champion next year in the amateurs division. In 1903 he turned professional and won another bronze medal.[1][2]

Alfred Görnemann
Personal information
Born1 September 1877
Berlin, Germany
Died11 October 1903 (aged 26)
Dresden, Germany
Sport
SportCycling
Medal record
Representing  Germany
UCI Motor-paced World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1901 Berlin Amateurs
Gold medal – first place 1902 Rome Amateurs
Bronze medal – third place 1903 Copenhagen Professionals

On 11 October 1903 during a 100 km race in Dresden, while trying to overcome his rival Thaddäus Robl, he collided with his pacer, sustaining a spinal injury and skull fracture. He died the same evening and was buried on 15 October 1903 in Berlin.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Track Cycling World Championships 2012 to 1893. bikecult.com
  2. ^ Alfred Görnemann. radsportseiten.net
  3. ^ Alfred Görnemann. cycling4fans.de