Alfred Grenda

Alfred Francis Grenda (September 15, 1889 – May 30, 1977) was an Australian professional track cyclist, who specialized in six-day races. He won eight in his career, including the Six Days of New York four times. He also competed in sprinting, notably winning the silver medal at the 1912 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. He came to the United States under a professional contract in 1912, where he stayed and became a naturalized citizen in 1930.[1]

Alfred Grenda

Grenda in 1912
Personal information
Full name	Alfred Francis Grenda
Nickname	The Tall Tasmanian[1]
Born	September 15, 1889 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Died	May 30, 1977(1977-05-30) (aged 87) Paradise, California, United States
Team information
Discipline	Track
Role	Rider
Rider type	Six-day
Medal record Men's track cycling Representing  Australia World Championships 1912 Newark Sprint