William Roberts (cyclist)

William Roberts (born 4 June 1998) is a British and Welsh track cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Continental team Saint Piran.[1] He has represented Wales at the Commonwealth Games and won a bronze medal.[2]

William Roberts
Personal information
Born (1998-06-04) 4 June 1998
Wales
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight69 kg (152 lb)
Team information
Current teamSaint Piran
Discipline
RoleRider
Amateur teams
2016Pro Vision SJ Junior Academy
2018–2022Wales Racing Academy
2021Velo Schils Interbike RT
Professional team
2023–Saint Piran
Medal record
Representing  Wales
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place2022 Birminghamscratch race

Cycling career

Roberts was part of the Wales Racing Academy[3][4] when he became a British champion, after winning the team pursuit event at the 2022 British National Track Championships.[5][6]

In 2022, he was selected for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham where he competed in the men's scratch race and won a bronze medal.[2] His success during 2022 continued as he won a silver medal in the inaugural Elimination race at the 2022 National Championships.

Roberts won his third second title at the 2023 British Cycling National Track Championships, he won the team pursuit for the second time.[7]

References
  1. "Saint Piran". Union Cycliste Internationale. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  2. "Official Commonwealth Games profile". Birmingham Organising Committee Commonwealth Games Ltd. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  3. "Points William Roberts". British Cycling. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  4. "Profile". Pro Cycling Stats. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  5. "2022 National Track Championships". British Cycling. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  6. "William Roberts Cycling". Team Wales. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  7. "2023 British Cycling Track Championships Results". Velo UK. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
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