Guillermo Timoner facts for kids
Guillermo Timoner in 1966
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| Born | 24 March 1926 Felanitx, Spain |
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| Died | 17 August 2023 (aged 97) Madrid, Spain |
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Guillermo Timoner Obrador (born March 24, 1926 – died August 17, 2023) was a famous Spanish cyclist. He is known as one of the best motor-paced racers ever! He won six gold medals and two silver medals at the UCI Motor-paced World Championships between 1955 and 1965. His cycling career lasted an amazing 52 years. During this time, he also won 29 national championships in different types of cycling.
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Early Life and Career
Guillermo Timoner was born in Felanitx, a town in Mallorca, Spain. Before he became a professional cyclist, he worked as a carpenter. He started his cycling journey early.
First Wins
Guillermo won his very first cycling competition in 1943. This was just the start of his long and successful career. He became a professional cyclist and competed for many years.
World Champion Achievements
Guillermo Timoner was especially good at motor-paced racing. In this type of cycling, riders follow closely behind a motorcycle. The motorcycle helps the cyclist go very fast.
Gold Medals
Guillermo won six gold medals at the UCI Motor-paced World Championships. These big wins happened in:
- 1955 in Milan
- 1959 in Amsterdam
- 1960 in Leipzig
- 1962 in Milan
- 1964 in Paris
- 1965 in San Sebastian
Silver Medals
He also earned two silver medals at the World Championships:
- 1956 in Copenhagen
- 1958 in Paris
These achievements made him one of the most successful motor-paced racers of all time.
Later Career and Return
Guillermo Timoner first retired from cycling around 1965. After retiring, he started working in business.
Return to Cycling
However, his love for cycling brought him back! In 1983, he returned to the sport. The next year, in 1984, he even took part in the World Championships in Barcelona. He competed in the "masters" category, which is for older athletes.
European Champion at 69
In 1995, when he was 69 years old, Guillermo won the European Championships! He cycled a distance of 53.4 kilometers (about 33 miles). His average speed was 37.4 kilometers per hour (about 23 miles per hour). This showed his incredible skill and fitness even at an older age.
Awards and Personal Life
In 1998, Guillermo Timoner received the Ramon Llull Award. This is a special award given by the government of the Balearic Islands. It honors people who have done great things for the region.
Family
Guillermo lived in his hometown of Felanitx, in the Balearic Islands. His younger brother, Antonio Timoner, was also a competitive cyclist.
Death
Guillermo Timoner passed away on August 17, 2023, at the age of 97. He left behind a legacy as one of Spain's greatest cyclists.
