Jimmy Michael
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Jimmy Michael (18 August 1877 – 21 November 1904) was a Welsh world cycling champion and one of the top riders in the sport for several years.
For persons of a similar name, see James Michael (disambiguation).
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Full name | Jimmy Michael |
Born | (1877-08-18)18 August 1877 Aberaman, Wales |
Died | 21 November 1904(1904-11-21) (aged 27) |
Height | 5 ft 1+1⁄2 in (156 cm) |
Team information | |
Discipline | Track |
Role | Rider |
Rider type | Stayer |
Professional teams | |
Simpson Chain Company | |
Gladiator | |
Major wins | |
Welsh championships at five and 50 miles.[1] 1894 – Surrey Hundred in World Record time 1895 – World motor-paced champion (Cologne) 1895 – Equalled Linton's record for 50 km. | |
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