Michael John McRedmond was born on 1958 and is a New Zealand cycling coach and former racing cyclist who won a silver medal competing for his country at the 1982 Commonwealth Games.
11 Facts About Mike McRedmond
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Mike McRedmond began competitive cycling after seeing the Tour of Manawatu cycle race, which had the finish of its final stage close to his family home.
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Mike McRedmond represented New Zealand in the men's 1000 metres sprint at the 1982 and 1986 Commonwealth Games.
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Four years later, in Edinburgh, Mike McRedmond placed sixth in the same event.
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Domestically, Mike McRedmond won the New Zealand national sprint title five times, and the national 15 kilometres scratch race title on three occasions.
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Mike McRedmond later won a national Masters 80 kilometres road race championship.
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Mike McRedmond has received numerous accolades at the annual Manawatu Sportsperson of the Year Awards.
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Mike McRedmond won the award for coach of the year in 2007,2008,2009,2014, and 2015.
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In 2019, Mike McRedmond was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by Milson Rotary, for services to cycling.
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Mike McRedmond had a 41-year career in banking, beginning in 1976.
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Mike McRedmond subsequently took a position as new vehicle consultant with Manawatu Toyota.