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Harry Reynolds - Irish Bike Racer (1874-1940) |
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On August 15, 1896, Irish bike racer Harry Reynolds (aka The Balbriggan Flyer) won the world cycling track championship in Copenhagen, Denmark defeating Schrader of Denmark and Gillaumet of France by the narrowest of margins. Reynolds was stepping onto the podium to be presented with his medal by the King of Denmark when the band started playing `God Save the Queen` as a Union Jack was hoisted alongside the podium. Reynolds threw down his bike in anger, called the officials, pointing out that he was Irish and would not have his victory accredited to England. At his request, the Danes lowered the Union Jack, replacing it with a green flag and the band played an Irish song. Reynolds was born December 14, 1874, passed on July 16, 1940. [Reynolds, Harry]
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