Arthur Candy

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilliam Arthur Francis•Candy
Used nameArthur•Candy
Born19 June 1934 in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui (NZL)
Died25 June 2019 (aged 85 years 6 days) in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty (NZL)
Measurements175 cm / 81 kg
NOC New Zealand

Biography

Arthur Candy was a New Zealand cyclist who was active during the first half of the 1960s. In 1962 Candy competed in both the 10-mile scratch race and the 4,000 metres individual pursuit at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia. Two years later he was part of the New Zealand quartet that finished 18th in the 100 kilometres team time trial at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) NZL Arthur Candy
Team Time Trial, Men (Olympic) New Zealand 18