Eddie Smith (cyclist) explained

Eddie Smith
Fullname:Eddie Smith
Birth Date:17 September 1926
Birth Place:Canberra, Australia
Death Place:Melbourne, Australia
Role:Rider

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.

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]

Notes and References

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