Burton Downing

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Burton Cecil Downing (February 5, 1885 January 1, 1929) was an American racing cyclist who competed in the early twentieth century. An all round cycling talent, he competed in cycling at the 1904 Summer Olympics and won two gold medals in the 25 miles and the two miles, three silver medals in the 14 mile, 13 mile and one mile races and a bronze medal in the 12 mile race.[1][2]

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Burton Downing
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Born(1885-02-05)February 5, 1885
DiedJanuary 1, 1929(1929-01-01) (aged 43)
Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S.
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DisciplineRacing
RoleRider
Rider typeAll-rounder
Medal record
Men's track cycling
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1904 St. Louis25 mile
1904 St. Louis2 mile
1904 St. Louis¼ mile
1904 St. Louis⅓ mile
1904 St. Louis1 mile
1904 St. Louis½ mile
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In later years Downing served as president of the George B. Spearin, Inc. construction company. While serving in this role he contracted pneumonia, which developed into meningitis. He died in Red Bank, New Jersey.[3][4]

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