Lloyd Hildebrand facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  France |
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| Men's track cycling | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| Silver | 1900 Paris | Men's 25 kilometres |
| World Championships | ||
| Bronze | 1900 Paris | 100 km motor-pace |
Lloyd Augustin Biden Hildebrand was a talented racing cyclist from the late 1800s and early 1900s. He was born in Tottenham, United Kingdom, on December 25, 1870. Even though he was British, he spent most of his life living in France. He even married a Frenchwoman.
Hildebrand became well-known for his cycling skills. He competed in major events like the Olympic Games and World Championships.
Lloyd Hildebrand: A Cycling Star
Lloyd Hildebrand was a top athlete in the sport of track cycling. This type of cycling takes place on a special oval track called a velodrome. Cyclists use bikes with no brakes and a single gear.
Olympic and World Championship Success
In 1900, Lloyd Hildebrand competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France. He showed great skill in the men's 25 kilometre race. He won the silver medal in this event.
That same year, he also took part in the 1900 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. At these championships, he earned a bronze medal. This was for the 100 km motor-pace race, where cyclists follow a motorized vehicle.
A Change in Olympic History
For many years, Lloyd Hildebrand's Olympic silver medal was counted as a medal for Great Britain. This was because he was a British citizen in 1900. However, things changed in 2024.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) reviewed his case. They decided to reassign his medal to France. This was because he lived in France for most of his life. He also had strong ties to the country. This change means his silver medal is now officially part of France's Olympic history.
Lloyd Hildebrand passed away on April 1, 1924, in Levallois-Perret, France. He is remembered as an important figure in early cycling history.
