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New Zealand cyclist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Francis Theodore Tredrea (19 May 1920 – 23 August 1999) was a New Zealand racing cyclist who represented his country at the 1950 British Empire Games.
Personal information | |
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Birth name | Francis Theodore Tredrea |
Born | 19 May 1920 |
Died | 23 August 1999 79) | (aged
Spouse |
Nola Kathleen Merrie
(m. 1943) |
Born on 19 May 1920,[1] Tredrea was the son of Edgar Martin Tredrea and Ada Avoca Tredrea (née Poulton).[2] He married Nola Kathleen Merrie at St Andrew's Church, Taneatua, on 26 December 1942.[2]
At the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, Tredrea competed in the men's 10-mile scratch race, but was unplaced.[3] He went on to have a career as a professional cyclist.[4]
In his later years, Tredrea suffered from Parkinson's disease. In 1993, he took up cycling again to help control the disease, and became active in masters cycling.[4][5]
Tredrea died on 23 August 1999, and his ashes were buried at Waikumete Cemetery.[1][6]
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