Harry Elkes
American cyclist
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Harry D. Elkes (28 February 1878 – 30 May 1903) was an American cyclist. He was professional from 1897 until his death in 1903.[1]
FullnameHarry D. Elkes
Born28 February 1878
Port Henry, New York, United States
Port Henry, New York, United States
Died30 May 1903 (aged 25)
Boston, United States
Boston, United States
DisciplineTrack
Harry Elkes in Boston, Massachusetts | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Harry D. Elkes |
| Born | 28 February 1878 Port Henry, New York, United States |
| Died | 30 May 1903 (aged 25) Boston, United States |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Track |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Middle-distance |
Elkes held the world record for "paced-cycle racing" during most of his career and just prior to his fatal accident had achieved a new 5 Miles World Record (going that distance in 6 minutes, 12 1/5 seconds)[2] as well as achieving world's records for 10 and 15 miles.[3] Major Taylor called Elkes in his autobiography "one of the greatest middle-distance riders that ever pedalled a bicycle."[4]
Elkes died in an cycling accident at Charles River Track in Cambridge, Massachusetts, aged 25.[2][5][6][1]
