Benjamin Jones (cyclist)

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

In 1908 he won the gold medal in the 5000 metres competition as well as in the team pursuit as 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 when the time limit was exceeded, resulting in the race being declared void and no medals being awarded.[1]

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