Stephen Carton

Stephen Mark Carton (born 1961 or 1962) is a former New Zealand racing cyclist who won a bronze medal competing for his country at the 1982 Commonwealth Games.

Stephen Carton
Personal information
Full nameStephen Mark Carton
Born1961 or 1962 (age 61โ€“62)
Sport
CountryNew Zealand
SportCycling
Medal record
Men's cycling
Representing  New Zealand
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal โ€“ third place1982 Brisbane100 km team time trial

Born in 1961 or 1962, Carton grew up in Lower Hutt.[1] At the 1982 Commonwealth Games, he was a member of the New Zealand team in the 100 km team time trial with Stephen Cox, Blair Stockwell, and Jack Swart.[2][3] During the event, Carton's chain jammed and the other three riders completed the course together, finishing third.[4]

Carton later moved to Melbourne, Australia, to live.[1]

References

  1. "Cycling stars' mega ride". Dominion Post. 8 February 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  2. Stephen Carton at the New Zealand Olympic Committee
  3. "Cycling road team time trial โ€“ men Brisbane 1982". Commonwealth Games Federation. 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  4. Maddaford, Terry (21 August 2009). "Kiwi cycling's top 10 moments". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 25 January 2022.


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