James McLaughlin (cyclist)

James McLaughlin (born 2 October 1990) is a Guernsey former road racing cyclist. He has been successful at Island Games and continental levels, also competing in the Commonwealth Games representing Guernsey.

James McLaughlin
Personal information
Born (1990-10-02) 2 October 1990 (age 34)[1]
Guernsey
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[2]
Weight63 kg (139 lb; 9.9 st)[2]
Team information
Current teamTeam Estera
DisciplineRoad
Role
  • Rider (retired)
  • Team manager
Rider type
Amateur teams
2005–2012Guernsey Velo Club
2013Sojasun-Espoir
2018Guernsey Velo Club
Professional teams
2015Madison Genesis
2016Team Felbermayr–Simplon Wels
2017Hrinkow Advarics Cycleang
Managerial team
2015–Morgan Sharpe
Medal record
Representing  Guernsey
Men's road cycling
Island Games
Silver medal – second place 2011 Isle of Wight Time trial
Silver medal – second place 2011 Isle of Wight Time trial team
Silver medal – second place 2011 Isle of Wight Road race
Silver medal – second place 2011 Isle of Wight Road race team

McLaughlin placed 10th at the Commonwealth Games Time Trial in 2014 making him the highest placed rider not competing for a WorldTour team and earning him a professional contract with Madison Genesis the following year.

Major results

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2008
2nd Time trial, National Junior Road Championships
2011
Island Games
2nd   Time trial
2nd   Road race
5th Overall Cinturón a Mallorca
2014
5th Time trial, National Road Championships
10th Time trial, Commonwealth Games
2015
10th Chrono des Nations
10th Chrono Champenois
2016
4th GP Kranj
2018
6th Time trial, Commonwealth Games

References

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  1. ^ "James McLaughlin". Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  2. ^ a b "James McLaughlin Profile".
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