Eddie Smith (cyclist)

Eddie Smith

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

1. "Eddie Smith is champ". The Sporting Globe. Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 7 August 1954. p. 11.
2. "It's our Eddie again!". The Argus (Melbourne). Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 8 August 1955. p. 25.
3. "Big road cycle race to Smith". The Sun-Herald. Sydney, NSW: National Library of Australia. 12 September 1954. p. 37.
4. "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.
5. "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