Frank Ward (cyclist) explained

Frank Ward
Birth Date:	23 July 1930
Birth Place:	Dublin, Irish Free State
Discipline:	Road bicycle racing
Role:	Rider
Amateurteam1:	Harp Cycling Club
Majorwins:	Rás Tailteann, 1957

Frank Ward (born 23 July 1930)^[1] is an Irish retired cyclist. He won the Rás Tailteann in 1957.^[2]

Early life

Ward is a native of Dublin.^[3]

Career

Ward won the Junior Men's race at the 1952 Irish National Cycling Championships.

Ward was second in the 1956 Rás and won it in 1957. That year, he also won three stages (of eight) and was on the winning Dublin team.^{[4] [5] [6]} He also won the 1957 Rás Cathal Brugha.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Frank Ward. Cycling. Archives. www.cyclingarchives.com.
2. Web site: Rás Tailteann - Winners Gallery. www.rastailteann.com.
3. Web site: The Rás: The Story of Ireland's Unique Bike Race. Tom. Daly. 21 May 2019. Collins Press. Google Books.
4. Web site: Rás Tailteann. www.facebook.com.
5. Web site: Rás Tailteann - 1950's. www.rastailteann.com.
6. Web site: Rás Tailteann - Rás Over The Years. www.rastailteann.com.
7. The Irish Times (Monday, August 26, 1957), page 2.