Philip Hindes
Track cyclist; Olympic gold medalist
Track cyclist competed for Great Britain. Achieved prominence by winning gold at the 2012 London Olympics in the Men's Team Sprint event. Secured a silver medal at the 2013 World Championships and earned multiple national titles. Established a reputation as a skilled sprinter in the velodrome.
Won gold in Men's Team Sprint at 2012 Olympics
Secured silver at the 2013 World Championships
Multiple national titles in track cycling
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Rugby league footballer, Penrith Panthers
Born
September 22nd, 2000 25 years ago
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Actor in 'The Young and the Restless'
Born
September 22nd, 1979 46 years ago
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Astrophysicist, Nobel Prize Laureate
Born
September 22nd, 1959 66 years ago
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Professional wrestler and champion
Born
September 22nd, 1928 97 years ago
Died
April 24th, 2001 24 years ago — 72 years old
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American journalist and television host
Born
September 22nd, 1958 67 years ago
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Welsh poet and author of 'A Poet in the Family'
Born
September 22nd, 1923 102 years ago
Died
September 28th, 2014 11 years ago — 91 years old
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