James Downie (cyclist)

James Stewart Downie (19 July 1922 – 29 September 1995) was a New Zealand racing cyclist who represented his country at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland.[1]

James Downie

Personal information
Full name	James Stewart Downie
Born	19 July 1922 Blenheim, New Zealand
Died	29 September 1995 (aged 73)

Born on 19 July 1922,[2] Downie married Merle Bishell in 1944.[3]

In the men's 100 km road race at the 1950 British Empire Games, Downie fell on the eighth lap of the 12-lap race after touching wheels with teammate Nick Carter, suffering abrasions and bleeding, but was able to catch up to the field by the end of the lap. He finished the race in seventh place, five seconds behind the winner.[4][5]

Downie died on 29 September 1995.[2]

References

1. "James Downie". New Zealand Olympic Committee. 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
2. "Death search: registration number 1995/49512". Births, deaths & marriages online. Department of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
3. "McCusker wedding photographs: James Stewart Downie and Merle Bishell". Marlborough Museum. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
4. "Teamwork told". Otago Daily Times. 7 February 1950. p. 6. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
5. "Australian wins 100 kilometres road cycle race". Gisborne Herald. 7 February 1950. p. 6. Retrieved 27 December 2020.