Frank Grose

Frank John Grose (16 November 1909 – 11 August 1952) was a New Zealand road and track cyclist who represented his country at the 1934 and 1938 British Empire Games.

[1][2][3] On 7 September 1935, he married Elvira May Loose at St Luke's Anglican Church, Christchurch.

[5] At the 1934 British Empire Games in London, Grose competed in the 10 mile scratch race, 1 km time trial and 1000 yard championship; finishing fourth in each event.

[1] Four years later at the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney, he competed in the 100 km road race but was forced to withdraw because of equipment failure,[6] and was captain of the cycling team.

[7] Grose died on 11 August 1952, and was buried at the Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch.