Eddie Smith (cyclist)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Eddie Smith |
| Born |
17 September 1926 Canberra, Australia |
| Died |
4 July 1997 (aged 70) Adelaide, Australia |
| Team information | |
| 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]
References
- ↑ "Eddie Smith is champ". The Sporting Globe. Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 7 August 1954. p. 11.
- ↑ "It's our Eddie again!". The Argus (Melbourne). Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 8 August 1955. p. 25.
- ↑ "Big road cycle race to Smith". The Sun-Herald. Sydney, NSW: National Library of Australia. 12 September 1954. p. 37.
- ↑ "Eddie breaks a record, asks: How did I win the road title?". The Argus (Melbourne). Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 3 October 1955. p. 15.
- ↑ "Bonney rewarded with win in classic". The Age. Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 10 October 1949. p. 12.
External links
- Eddie Smith profile at Cycling Archives
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