Ernie Gates
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ernest Albert "Ernie"•Gates |
| Used name | Ernie•Gates |
| Born | 3 March 1909 in Brighton, England (GBR) |
| Died | 23 September 1973 (aged 64 years 6 months 20 days) in Ottawa, Ontario (CAN) |
| Measurements | 74 kg |
| Affiliations | Capital Bicycle Club, Ottawa |
| NOC |  Canada |
Biography
Born in Brighton, England in 1909, Ernie Gates later moved to Canada where he represented the Capital Bicycle Club in Ottawa. In 1932 Gates was selected to compete at the Los Angeles Olympics in the road cycling events. During the individual road race, however, he suffered a puncture and failed to finish the course. His non-finish did not contribute to Canada’s overall team placement, with them finishing seventh out of eight teams.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Cycling Road (Cycling) | CAN |
Ernie Gates | |||
| Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) | Canada | 7 |