Laurie Byers

Laurence John Byers was a New Zealand racing cyclist and local politician. He won the bronze medal in the men's road race at both the 1962 and 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
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 [Cycling at the 1964 Summer Olympics – Men's Cycling at the 1964 Summer Olympics – Men's team time trial|team time trial|team] that finished 18th in the men's team time trial.
Byers later served as an elected member of the Far North District Council for 18 years, including a term as deputy mayor.
Byers died on 21 July 2024, at the age of 83.