Rusty Peden
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Claude Francis "Rusty"•Peden |
| Used name | Rusty•Peden |
| Born | 6 January 1916 in Victoria, British Columbia (CAN) |
| Died | 23 June 1995 (aged 79 years 5 months 17 days) in Victoria, British Columbia (CAN) |
| Affiliations | Maple Leaf Wheelmen, Toronto (CAN) |
| NOC |  Canada |
Biography
Claude Francis “Rusty” Peden was a Canadian cyclist who represented the Maple Leaf Wheelmen in Toronto during the 1930s. In 1936 Peden won the national mile title on the track and was selected to compete at the Olympics later that year. At the Berlin Games he competed in the road race where he finished the course, but his time was not recorded. Rusty’s cousin Torchy was one of the early greats of Canadian cycling, and another cousin Doug was a true all-round sportsman who won silver in basketball at the Berlin Olympics.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Cycling Road (Cycling) | CAN |
Rusty Peden | |||
| Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) | Canada |
Olympic family relations
- Cousin of Torchy Peden
- Cousin of Doug Peden
Errata
Date of death previously given as 1999, however death certificate confirms 23 June 1995.