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OBJECT OF THE MONTH - Ernie Payne's Gold Medal - September 2002
 
 
 
 
Ernie Payne in the 1908 Olympic Games
Ernie Payne in the 1908 Paris Olympics

Ernie Payne, from Worcester’s St John’s Cycling Club, took part in the 4000 metre cycling pursuit in the London Olympics of 1908, winning gold with his team-mates some ten seconds ahead of Germany.

Ernie Payne in the 1908 Olympic Games - Click on image for a bigger picture

Ernie Payne, Worcester's  Olympic cycling hero - Click on image for a bigger picture

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Ernie Payne's 1908 Olympic Gold Medal - Click on image for a bigger picture


 
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