Laurie Byers

Laurence John Byers QSM JP (3 March 1941 – 21 July 2024) was a New Zealand racing cyclist and local politician.^[1] He won the bronze medal in the men's road race at both the 1962 and 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.

Laurie Byers
QSM JP

Byers in 2012
Personal information
Full name	Laurence John Byers
Born	(1941-03-31)31 March 1941 Whangārei, New Zealand
Died	21 July 2024(2024-07-21) (aged 83)
Medal record Men's cycling Representing  New Zealand Commonwealth Games 1962 Perth Road Race 1966 Kingston Road Race

Byers' only Olympic appearance was at the 1964 Summer Olympic Games where he placed 10th in the men's road race, he was also part of the team that finished 18th in the men's team time trial.^[2]

Byers later served as an elected member of the Far North District Council for 18 years, including a term as deputy mayor.^[3]

Byers died on 21 July 2024, at the age of 83.^[4]