Charles Bartlett (cyclist)

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Charles Bartlett won the 100-kilometer race at the 1908 Olympics.
Start of the 100-kilometer stand-up race at the World Railroad Championships in 1913. 3rd from left: Charles Bartlett

Charles Henry Bartlett (born February 6, 1885 in Southwark , † November 30, 1968 in Enfield ) was a British cyclist .

At the age of 16, Charles Bartlett began cycling at the Prince Alfred Cycling Club and became club champion several times. He later started for the Polytechnic Cycling Club , the cycling club of the University of Westminster . In 1908 and 1909 he became the National Cycling Union champion over 50 miles behind tandem leadership and set multiple records.

1908 launched Bartlett at the Olympic Games in London , the youngest in the race over 100 kilometers of the 17 finalists took part, including the big favorite and compatriot of Bartlett, Leon Meredith . It rained for the first half an hour before it cleared up, but the 603-meter-long cement cycle track at White City Stadium in Shepherd's Bush was wet and driving on it was correspondingly dangerous. Therefore, there were many failures due to mishaps and falls, including Meredith, who had to give up. Bartlett also fell, but then drove on. Although he was initially one lap behind, he managed to win the final sprint by two lengths and in a world record time of 2: 41: 48.6 hours. In addition to the gold medal, he received the Prince of Wales Cup .

At the UCI track world championships in 1913 , Charles Bartlett took part in the amateurs' standing race on the track in the Kaiser Wilhelm Stadium , but only finished last.

After retiring from cycling, Bartlett became a successful businessman. He remained connected to cycling as a member and president of the renowned Pickwick Bicycle Club .

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personal data
SURNAME Bartlett, Charles
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Bartlett, Charles Henry (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION British cyclist
DATE OF BIRTH February 6, 1885
PLACE OF BIRTH Southwark
DATE OF DEATH November 30, 1968
Place of death Enfield