Joseph Waugh

For the Scottish businessman and author, see Joseph Laing Waugh.

Joseph Waugh (born 28 July 1952) is a British former cyclist. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics.^[1] He also represented England and won a gold medal in the team time trial, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.^[2][3]

Joseph Waugh

Personal information
Born	(1952-07-28) 28 July 1952 (age 72)
Medal record Cycling Representing  England Commonwealth Games 1982 Brisbane team time trial

Early life

He lived on Imeary Street in South Shields.^[4] He attended South Shields Grammar-Technical School for Boys. He had a twin brother John. He married Paula in 1979.^[5]

He was hit by a Ford Cortina at the junction of Tynemouth Road and Brandling Terrace on Tuesday 3 May 1983 at 10.30pm.^[6] On Thursday 14 June 1984, a 39 year old taxi driver from Jesmond was banned from driving for five years, after found with 207mg of alcohol.^[7]