World speed record holder. Born Maryland, USA. His American mother died when he was 2. His father was Irish and he was brought up in Britain. Took the land record in 1929. Then at Lake Windermere, having taken the water record, he crashed on a third run and died at nearby Hawkshead.
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Sir Henry Segrave
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Sir Segrave
English Heritage Sir Henry Segrave, 1896 - 1930, world speed record holder, ...
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Dick Francis
Steeplechase jockey and writer. Born Richard Stanley Francis in Coedcanlas, Wales. In his racing career, he won over 350 races and was champion jockey in the 1953-54 season. From 1953 to 1957 he w...
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Charles Alfred Bristow
Founder-President of the Imperial College Boat Club in 1919 and for over 50 years, coach and inspiration.
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John Landy
Athlete. Born John Michael Landy in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Forty-six days after Roger Bannister ran the first sub-four minute mile, he broke the record again. He is probably best remembere...
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