Fred Short

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFrederick William "Fred"•Short
Used nameFred•Short
AffiliationsPACC, Paarl (RSA)
NOC South Africa

Biography

South African cyclist Fred Short represented the Paarl Athletics and Cycling Club during the 1920s. In 1928 Short was the nation’s lone representative in cycling at the Amsterdam Olympics. He finished 19th in the individual road race, almost 30 minutes behind the race winner.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) RSA Fred Short
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) 19