Harry Reynolds (cyclist)
Harry Reynolds (born Balbriggan, Ireland, 14 December 1874, died 16 July 1940), known as the Balbriggan Flyer, was the first Irishman to win the world championship in cycling. He accomplished this at the 1896 ICA Track Cycling World Championships in Copenhagen.[1]
 Reynolds on a bicycle | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Harry Reynolds |
| Nickname | Balbriggan Flyer |
| Born | December 14, 1874 Balbriggan |
| Died | July 16, 1940 (aged 65) |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Track |
| Role | Rider |
In 2005 Harry Reynolds Road in his hometown of Balbriggan was named after him.[2]
References
- "Harry Reynolds The Balbriggan Flyer". Cycling Reports. IrishCYCLING.com. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
- "The cycling king of Balbriggan who won a world title in 1896 - Independent.ie".
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