Bobby Fowler

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRobert Gerald "Bobby"•Fowler
Used nameBobby•Fowler
Born5 December 1931 in Krugersdorp, Gauteng (RSA)
Died27 December 2001 in Johannesburg, Gauteng (RSA)
NOC South Africa
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Robert Fowler had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1952 Olympics Team Pursuit; 3rd in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 4000 metres Individual Pursuit. He also competed in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games road race.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) RSA Bobby Fowler
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) DNF
Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) South Africa DNF
Cycling Track (Cycling) RSA Bobby Fowler
Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) South Africa 2 Silver
1956 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) RSA Bobby Fowler
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) DNF
Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) South Africa DNF
Cycling Track (Cycling) RSA Bobby Fowler
Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) South Africa 4
1960 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) RSA Bobby Fowler
Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) South Africa 2 h4 r1/4

Special Notes

Errata

Date of birth also listed as 7 May 1931.