John Norman (cyclist)

John Norman (20 April 1883 – 9 August 1916) was a British cyclist.[1] He competed in two events at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[2]

John Norman
Personal information
Full nameJohn Norman
Born20 April 1883
New Brighton, England
Died9 August 1916(1916-08-09) (aged 33)
Somme, France

Personal life

Norman served as a serjeant in the King's Regiment (Liverpool) during the First World War and was killed in action on 9 August 1916.[1][3][4] He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.[3]

References
  1. "John Norman". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  2. "J. Norman Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 6 February 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  3. "Casualty Details: John Norman". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  4. "John Norman". Liverpool Pembroke & Sefton Harriers & Athletics Club. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
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