Benjamin Jones (cyclist)
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| Olympic medalist | |||
 Benjamin Jones in 1908 |
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| Medal record | |||
| Men's Track cycling | |||
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Competitor for  Great Britain |
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| Olympic Games | |||
| Gold | 1908 London | 5000 metres | |
| Gold | 1908 London | Team pursuit | |
| Silver | 1908 London | 20 kilometres | |
Benjamin "Ben" Jones (born 1882, date of death unknown) was a British track cycling racer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
In 1908 he won the gold medal in the 5000 metres competition as well as in the team pursuit as member of the British team. He also won a silver medal in the 20 kilometres event.
He competed in the 660 yards competition but was eliminated in the semi-finals. In the sprint event he participated in the final when the time limit was exceeded, resulting in the race being declared void and no medals being awarded.
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