Catherine Swinnerton (born 12 May 1958)[1] is an English former racing cyclist. Born in Fenton, Staffordshire as one of seven children, Swinnerton is part of a cycling family, and founders of Swinnerton Cycles in Fenton.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 May 1958 Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, England |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
Career edit
She competed in the road race at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where she finished 13th.[2] She was twice British National Road Race Champion, winning in 1977 and 1984.[3]
Family edit
The Swinnerton family were a cycling family, Swinnerton Cycles was founded in 1915, in Victoria Road, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. Roy Swinnerton (1925-2013 and a national grass champion in 1956) and his wife Doris (née Salt) took over the shop in 1956 and set up a cycling club called Stoke ACCS during 1970.[3]
Catherine's twin brother Paul was a three times British track champion, Bernadette won a world silver medal, Margaret, Mark and Bernard were all British internationals and Frances also competed for the club.[3]
Palmarès edit
- 1985
- 2nd Stage 18, Grande Boucle
References edit
- ^ "Catherine Swinnerton - Olympic Record". British Olympic Association. Retrieved 12 September 2008.
- ^ "Catherine Swinnerton Olympic Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- ^ a b c "ABOUT US". Swinnerton cycles.
External links edit
- Catherine Swinnerton at Cycling Archives