David Rhoads

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDavid Stewart•Rhoads
Used nameDavid•Rhoads
Born27 May 1932 in Long Beach, California (USA)
Died21 February 2017
Measurements183 cm / 75 kg
NOC United States

Biography

David Rhoads raced at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics, on the road both years, but also in the team pursuit in 1956. He won a national track title in 1951. In 1956 he was working as a woodworker. David was an active member of the El Dorado County community. He could be seen over many years as an avid fan of Ponderosa High School sports, most enthusiastically cheering on the Ponderosa wrestling and football teams.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) USA David Rhoads
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) DQ
Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) United States DNF
1956 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) USA David Rhoads
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) DNF
Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) United States DNF
Cycling Track (Cycling) USA David Rhoads
Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) United States 2 h8 r1/4

Olympic family relations