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Alfred Görnemann

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German cyclist (1877–1903)
Alfred Görnemann
Personal information
Born1 September 1877
Berlin, Germany
Died11 October 1903 (aged 26)
Dresden, Germany
Sport
SportCycling
Medal record
Representing  Germany
UCI Motor-paced World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1901 Berlin Amateurs
Gold medal – first place 1902 Rome Amateurs
Bronze medal – third place 1903 Copenhagen Professionals

Alfred Görnemann (1 September 1877 – 11 October 1903) was a German cyclist who had his best achievements in motor-paced racing. He started training in this discipline only in 1901, after completing his military service, but quickly became a top competitor. The same year he won a bronze medal at the UCI Motor-paced World Championships and became a champion next year in the amateurs division. In 1903 he turned professional and won another bronze medal.

On 11 October 1903 during a 100 km race in Dresden, while trying to overcome his rival Thaddäus Robl, he collided with his pacer, sustaining a spinal injury and skull fracture. He died the same evening and was buried on 15 October 1903 in Berlin.

References

  1. Track Cycling World Championships 2012 to 1893. bikecult.com
  2. Alfred Görnemann. radsportseiten.net
  3. Alfred Görnemann. cycling4fans.de
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