Robert Pfarr
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 24, 1920 Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States |
| Died | October 15, 2006 (aged 86) Somers, Wisconsin, United States |
Robert Pfarr (July 24, 1920 – October 15, 2006) was an American cyclist. He competed in the team pursuit at the 1960 Summer Olympics.[1] Pfarr also won the Wisconsin bicycle racing championship 12 times[2] and in 1951 he was selected to represent the United States at the Pan American Games in Buenos Aires.[3] He won the 1950 United States Cycling National Championships and finished second in 1960.
References
[edit]- ^ "Robert Pfarr Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
- ^ "Pfarr Dethroned as Cycle Champ". Janesville Daily Gazette. July 24, 1961. p. 14. Retrieved February 13, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Will Represent U.S." Janesville Daily Gazette. January 24, 1951. p. 14. Retrieved February 13, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
[edit]- Robert Pfarr at Cycling Archives
- Robert Pfarr at Olympedia
- Robert M. Pfarr at Find a Grave
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