Age, Biography and Wiki
Rod Coleman (motorcyclist) was born on 19 June, 1926 in New Zealand, is a New Zealand motorcycle racer (1926–2019). Discover Rod Coleman (motorcyclist)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 93 years old?
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93 years old |
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Gemini |
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19 June, 1926 |
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19 June |
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August 6, 2019 |
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Whanganui, New Zealand |
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New Zealand
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Rod Coleman (motorcyclist) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 93 years old, Rod Coleman (motorcyclist) height not available right now. We will update Rod Coleman (motorcyclist)'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Rod Coleman (motorcyclist) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rod Coleman (motorcyclist) worth at the age of 93 years old? Rod Coleman (motorcyclist)’s income source is mostly from being a successful racer. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Rod Coleman (motorcyclist)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Timeline
The first New Zealand competitor to enter the TT was Alan Woodman who entered the 1910 Isle of Man TT races, but lost a leg in a practice crash.
Roderick William Coleman (19 June 1926 – 6 August 2019) was a Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from New Zealand who raced for AMC (Associated Motorcycles) riding AJS motorcycles both at the Isle of Man TT, and in the Grand Prix World Championship in Europe, between 1951 and 1956.
Coleman was the son of Percy "Cannonball" Coleman, also from Wanganui, who first raced at the 1930 Isle of Man TT but retired from the 1930 Junior TT and Senior TT Races.
He was the first official entrant from the New Zealand Auto-Cycle Union in the 1949 Isle of Man TT, but crashed in practice, and in 1954 became the first New Zealander to win a TT.
The "TT Special" of 1951 describes Rod Coleman as a "motorcycle dealer from Wanganui", then aged 25 years.
In 1951, Coleman secured a works contract with the British manufacturer, Associated Motorcycles, who produced AJS, and Matchless machines.
He rode an AJS to eighth place in the Isle of Man Junior TT, while his Norton failed to finish the Senior TT.
In the 1951 Grand Prix season, he finished 12th in the final 350 class standings.
In 1952 he came fourth in the Senior TT, and third in the Junior TT, riding AJS in both events.
He was fourth in the 1952 500 class standings.
For 1953 there was a fourth in the Senior TT, and while leading the Junior TT, his bike broke down and failed to finish.
For the 1953 season, he was tenth in the 500 class and sixth in the 350 class.
In 1954 he won the Junior, the first New Zealander to win a TT.
In the 1954 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season, Coleman came twelfth in the 500 class, and third in the 350 class.
This was also the year Associated Motorcycles quit racing.
He won the 500cc in Hedemora TT in 1954
Coleman met and married an English woman, Jacqueline Etherington, and they returned to Wanganui where he ran a thriving motorcycle and car business.
In the 2001 New Year Honours, Coleman was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to motorcycling.
He died in Whanganui on 6 August 2019.
