Vern Hanaray
Encyclopedia
Vernon John Hanaray (born August 14, 1951 in Masterton
) is a former road cyclist
from New Zealand
, who represented his native country in the men's individual road race at the 1972
and 1976 Summer Olympics
. He also competed at the 1974 and 1978 Commonwealth Games
. Hanaray won the 1974 edition of the Archer Grand Prix cycle race
.
1973
1974
1976
1977
1979
1980
Masterton
Masterton is a large town and local government district in the Wellington Region of New Zealand. It is the largest town in the Wairarapa, a region separated from Wellington by the Rimutaka ranges...
) is a former road cyclist
Road cycling
Road cycling is the most widespread form of cycling. It includes recreational, racing, and utility cycling. Road cyclists are generally expected to obey the same rules and laws as other vehicle drivers or riders and may also be vehicular cyclists....
from New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, who represented his native country in the men's individual road race at the 1972
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
and 1976 Summer Olympics
1976 Summer Olympics
The 1976 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event celebrated in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in 1976. Montreal was awarded the rights to the 1976 Games on May 12, 1970, at the 69th IOC Session in Amsterdam, over the bids of Moscow and...
. He also competed at the 1974 and 1978 Commonwealth Games
1978 Commonwealth Games
The 1978 Commonwealth Games were held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, from 3 to 12 August 1978, two years after the 1976 Summer Olympics were held in Montreal, Quebec...
. Hanaray won the 1974 edition of the Archer Grand Prix cycle race
Archer Grand Prix cycle race
- History :The Archer Grand Prix has been run annually for over fifty years, organised by Stuart Benstead of the Archer Road Club . It has been descried by British Cycling as a "long running classic". The first edition was held in 1956 and won by British rider, Alfred Howling...
.
Career highlights
1971- Road Race Champion
- 1st, Dulux 6-day Race
1973
- Road Race Champion
- 1st, Dulux 6-day Race
1974
- 1st, Archer International Grand Prix (GBR)
1976
- 1st, Stage 12 Milk Race, Blackpool (GBR)
1977
- Road Race Champion
1979
- 2nd, Graften to Inverell Classic
1980
- 3rd, Stage 6 part a Milk Race, Llandudno (GBR)
- 1st, Stage 8 Milk Race, Southport (GBR)