The 1940 Australian Track Cycling Championships were held at Lang Park Velodrome in Brisbane, Australia from March 9 to March 11, 1940. The titles were dominated by 18 year old Jack Welsh (NSW) who equalled a 26-year-old record by winning four out of 5 of the senior men's individual titles.[1]
| Venue | Brisbane, Australia |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | 9–11 March 1940 |
| Velodrome | Lang Park |
| Events | 8 |
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Scratch Race[2] | Jack Walsh (NSW) | Fred Ashby (Vic/Carnegie) | H. Clayton (Qld) |
| 5 Mile Scratch Race [2] | Jack Walsh (NSW) | Fred Ashby (Vic/Carnegie) | W. Doggett (Vic) |
| 10 Mile Scratch Race [3] | Jack Walsh (NSW) | Dunc Gray (NSW) | W. Doggett (Vic) |
| 1,000 Metres Sprint[1][3] | Jack Walsh (NSW) | N. Ballard (NSW) | H. Clayton (Qld) |
| 1,000 Metre Time Trial[3][4] | Dunc Gray (NSW) | N. Ballard (NSW) | Fred Ashby (Vic/Carnegie) |
| 2 Mile Team Pursuit [5] | Victoria (F. Ashby and ?) | xxx | xxx |
| 1 Mile Junior Championship [3] | C. Barclay (Vic) | A. Stewart (Qld) | J. Kohlenberg (NSW) |
| 5 Mile Junior Scratch Race [2] | J. Kohlenberg (NSW) | C. Barclay (Vic) | G. Goule (Vic) |
Healing Shield Winners: NSW [3]
References
edit- ^ a b "26 Year Old Cycling Record Equalled". The Courier Mail. 11 March 1940.
- ^ a b c "Cycling: Australian Championships". The Sydney Morning Herald. 9 March 1940.
- ^ a b c d e "Walsh Scoops the Pool, Wins All Four Amateur Events". Sporting Globe. 13 March 1940.
- ^ "Amateur Championships in Brisbane". The Advertiser. 16 March 1940.
- ^ "May Win Four Cycling Titles". The Telegraph. 15 March 1940.