Eddie Smith (cyclist)
Australian cyclist (1926–1997)
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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.
FullnameEddie Smith
Born17 September 1926
Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
Died4 July 1997 (aged 70)
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
RoleRider
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Eddie Smith |
| Born | 17 September 1926 Canberra, Australia |
| Died | 4 July 1997 (aged 70) Melbourne, Australia |
| Team information | |
| Role | Rider |
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]
