Graeme Miller (cyclist)

Graeme John Miller (born 20 November 1960) is a former New Zealand racing cyclist from Blenheim. He competed at three Olympic Games in 1984, 1988 and 1992.[1] His best result was in 1988 in Seoul where he finished 8th in the men's road race.

Graeme Miller
Personal information
Full nameGraeme John Miller
Born (1960-11-20) 20 November 1960
Blenheim, New Zealand
Team information
DisciplineRoad and track
RoleRider
Professional teams
1994Motorola Cycling Team
1995Scott - BiKyle Flyers
2000Team Shaklee
2002Mercury Cycling Team
Medal record
Representing  New Zealand
Commonwealth Games
Men's road bicycle racing
1990 AucklandRoad race
Men's track cycling
1990 AucklandTeam time trial
1986 EdinburghTeam time trial
1982 BrisbaneTeam pursuit

He won two gold medals at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in the men's road race and in the men's team time trial. At the 1986 Commonwealth Games he won a silver medal in the men's team time trial, and four years earlier at the 1982 Commonwealth Games he won another silver in the team pursuit over 4000m.[2]

He was the New Zealand team captain and opening ceremony flag bearer at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.

After more than 20 years as a New Zealand representative cyclist, at the age of 42 he retired from competitive cycling due to a back problem.[3]

After four back operations and a two level fusion, Graeme was able to ride again after a six-year layoff.

He came out of retirement in Bermuda in 2008 after being asked to coach a start up team of amateur cyclists. He has won several races since his return to cycling, including the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Road Race in May 2009.

Major results
1987
1st Road race, National Road Championships
1988
8th Road race, Olympic Games
1993
1st Stage 4 Herald Sun Tour
3rd US Pro Championship
1995
1st Stage 11 Herald Sun Tour
1998
1st Stage 10b & 11 Herald Sun Tour
1999
1st Stage 6 Tour Down Under
1st Stage 4 Tour of Japan
2nd Road race, National Road Championships
2000
1st Stage 4 Tour of Japan
2001
1st Stage 2 Tour of Japan
6th First Union Classic

References
  1. "Graeme Miller Olympic Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 2 October 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  2. Profile at the New Zealand Olympic Committee website Retrieved: 24 March 2009
  3. Injury ends Graeme Miller's career Archived 24 September 2005 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved: 25 March 2009


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