Eddie Smith (cyclist)

Eddie Smith (17 September 1926 – 4 July 1997) was an Australian racing cyclist. He won the Australian national road race title in 1954[1] and 1955.[2] Smith finished second in 1956 behind Russell Mockridge.

Eddie Smith
Personal information
Full nameEddie Smith
Born(1926-09-17)17 September 1926
Canberra, Australia
Died4 July 1997(1997-07-04) (aged 70)
Melbourne, Australia
Team information
RoleRider

In 1954 he won the Goulburn to Sydney Classic, in reverse direction from Enfield to Goulburn[3] In the Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic Smith set the fastest time in 1954[4] and the third fastest time in 1949.[5]

References
  1. "Eddie Smith is champ". The Sporting Globe. Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 7 August 1954. p. 11.
  2. "It's our Eddie again!". The Argus (Melbourne). Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 8 August 1955. p. 25.
  3. "Big road cycle race to Smith". The Sun-Herald. Sydney, NSW: National Library of Australia. 12 September 1954. p. 37.
  4. "Eddie breaks a record, asks: How did I win the road title?". The Argus (Melbourne). Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 3 October 1955. p. 15.
  5. "Bonney rewarded with win in classic". The Age. Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 10 October 1949. p. 12.
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