Claim: Ben Swift (born 5 November 1987), an English professional track and road racing cyclist, who began cycling with Mossley Cycle Racing Team at the age of 12, came second to fellow Olympian Steven Burke in the under 16 national scratch race championship in 2003.
Evidence: Benjamin Ian Swift (born 5 November 1987) is an English professional track and road racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam Ineos Grenadiers. Swift was born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, he began cycling with Mossley Cycle Racing Team aged 12. In 2003, he came second to fellow Olympian Steven Burke in the under 16 national scratch race championship.