Benjamin Jones (cyclist)

Benjamin Jones

Jones in 1908
Personal information
Born	2 January 1882 (1882-01-02) Leigh, Greater Manchester, Great Britain
Died	20 August 1963(1963-08-20) (aged 81) Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Medal record Men's track cycling Representing Great Britain Olympic Games Gold medal – first place 1908 London 5000 metres Gold medal – first place 1908 London Team pursuit Silver medal – second place 1908 London 20 kilometres

Benjamin Jones (2 January 1882 – 20 August 1963) was a British track cycling racer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

In 1907, he won the one and five mile events at the British Empire cycling championships at Newcastle. Soon after, his professional cyclist license was revoked after an altercation with another cyclist. His attendance at the 1908 Olympics was thus in question until he was finally reinstated just before the event.

In 1908, he won the gold medal in the 5000 metres competition as well as in the team pursuit as a member of the British team. He also won a silver medal in the 20 kilometres event. He competed in the 660 yards competition but was eliminated in the semi-finals. In the sprint event, he participated in the final and came second, but the pre-arranged time limit was exceeded, resulting in the race being declared void and no medals being awarded.

External links

• Ben Jones at databaseOlympics at the Wayback Machine (archived 9 October 2012)
• Salford Harriers & Athletics Club: History at the Wayback Machine (archived 26 October 2012)