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New Autobiography By Kerry Record Holder

Jan 18, 2021 20:08 By radiokerrynews
New Autobiography By Kerry Record Holder
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Who was the first person in the world to cycle 100 miles in under 4 hours? He was a Kerryman Patrick Joseph White. Joseph was

Who was the first person in the world to cycle 100 miles in under 4 hours?

He was a Kerryman Patrick Joseph White.

Joseph was born in Castlecove in 1931. He joined the Air Corps in Dublin where he began cycling and won a host of All Ireland track and field and road championships. Also raced in the Ras Tailteann and won a stage before serious injury in the Ras ended his career.

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He spoke on Terrace Talk this evening.

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