Albert Alden

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCyril Albert•Alden
Used nameAlbert•Alden
Born6 November 1887 in Bermondsey, England (GBR)
Died25 June 1965 in Shipdham, England (GBR)
AffiliationsKentish Wheelers, London (GBR)
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 3
Bronze 0
Total 3

Biography

A National 50-miles champion, Cyril Alden was a member of the second-place British team in the team pursuit at Antwerpen in 1920. In the 50 km track race he was hampered by a collision between Henry George and Thomas Harvey just before the finish line, but Alden fell across the line, securing the silver medal ahead of Piet Ikelaar, who protested the result unsuccessfully. In 1924, Post Office worker Alden won his third silver medal in the same race.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) GBR Albert Alden
Tandem Sprint, 2,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Jock Stewart 4
Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 2 Silver
50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
1924 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) GBR Albert Alden
50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver