Bobby Fowler

During the 1950s and 1960s South African cyclist Bobby Fowler became a national champion and won medals at both the Olympics and the British Empire and Commonwealth Games. In 1952 Fowler made his début at the Olympics, riding on both the road and in the velodrome. Whilst he did not finish in the road race, he was part of the quartet that won silver in the 4,000 metres team pursuit on the track. Four years later Fowler competed at the Melbourne Olympics, repeating his result on the road and just missing out on a medal after finishing fourth in team pursuit. He made his final appearance at the Games in Roma in 1960, this time only competing in the velodrome.

In 1954 Fowler was part of South Africa’s delegation that competed at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver. He won silver in the 4,000 metres individual pursuit and also took part in the individual road race. Four years later he won the national title at the South African cycling championships.