Curt Harnett

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Medal record
Competitor for Flag of Canada Canada
Men's Cycling
Olympic Games
Silver 1984 Los Angeles 1000m Time Trial
Bronze 1992 Barcelona Match Sprint
Bronze 1996 Atlanta Match Sprint
Pan American Games
Gold Indianapolis 1987 1000m Time Trial
Bronze Indianapolis 1987 Match Sprint

Curtis Melvin Harnett (born May 14, 1965 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian racing cyclist. He began cycling as a way to stay in shape for hockey. He has competed in four olympic games, winning 3 medals, one silver and two bronze. As well, he has 3 medals from the Commonwealth Games and 3 medals from the Pan American Games He held the world record for the 200 m time trial for 11 years, bested in 2006 by Dutchman Theo Bos. After retiring from cycling in 1996, he attended the Sydney and Athens Olympic Games as a commentator for CBC Sports.

[edit] Quotes

  • "It's time to get a haircut and get a real job." - After competing in his final Olympic Games.
  • "He who says it can't be done is usually interrupted by someone doing it." (anon) - listed as favourite quote.

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