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]

Harry Reynolds
Reynolds on a bicycle
Personal information
Full nameHarry Reynolds
NicknameBalbriggan Flyer
Born(1874-12-14)December 14, 1874
Balbriggan
DiedJuly 16, 1940(1940-07-16) (aged 65)
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DisciplineTrack
RoleRider

In 2005 Harry Reynolds Road in his hometown of Balbriggan was named after him.[2]

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