Frank Ward (cyclist)
Frank Ward (born 23 July 1930)[1] is an Irish cyclist. He won the Rás Tailteann in 1957.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 23, 1930 Dublin, Irish Free State |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road bicycle racing |
| Role | Rider |
| Amateur team | |
| Harp Cycling Club | |
| Major wins | |
| Rás Tailteann, 1957 | |
Career
Ward won the Junior Men's race at the 1952 Irish National Cycling Championships.
Ward was second in the 1955 Rás and won it in 1957. That year, he also won three stages (of eight) and was on the winning Dublin team.[4][5][6] He also won the 1957 Rás Cathal Brugha.[7]
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References
- Archives, Cycling. "Frank Ward". www.cyclingarchives.com.
- "Rás Tailteann - Winners Gallery". www.rastailteann.com.
- Daly, Tom (21 May 2019). "The Rás: The Story of Ireland's Unique Bike Race". Collins Press – via Google Books.
- "Rás Tailteann". www.facebook.com.
- "Rás Tailteann - 1950's". www.rastailteann.com.
- "Rás Tailteann - Rás Over The Years". www.rastailteann.com.
- The Irish Times (Monday, August 26, 1957), page 2.
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