Major Taylor - Wikipedia
WEBMarshall Walter "Major" Taylor (November 26, 1878 – June 21, 1932) was an American professional cyclist. Even by modern cycling standards, Taylor could be considered the greatest American sprinter of all time.
Major Taylor: The Story Behind America's First Black Sports …
WEBJan 26, 2022 · Major Taylor: The Story Behind America's First Black Sports Superstar. The largely forgotten bicycle racing champion took center stage at a time when the sport was all the rage in a...
Who Was Major Taylor?
WEBHe was world cycling champion in 1899, American sprint champion in 1900, and set numerous track cycling records. Nicknamed “Major” in his youth in Indianapolis and later known as “the Worcester Whirlwind” after his adopted hometown in Massachusetts, he was the second African-American world champion in any sport (after Canadian-born ...
A New Movie Tells the Untold Saga of Cycling Legend Major Taylor
WEBFeb 7, 2024 · A new documentary from WTIU Public Television out of Indianapolis, Indiana, explores the life and legacy of speed cycling champion, and civil rights activist, Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor.
Major Taylor - The Black Cyclone
WEBAmidst humble beginnings and the overt racism of the American South, Major Taylor set the cycling world on fire by first winning the American championship, then winning the title of world champion in 1899, and shattering numerous world records in the years to follow.
Marshall 'Major' Taylor: The first black American world champion …
WEBOct 28, 2021 · In 1899 he won 22 races, including a famous victory in the one-mile world sprint to beat Tom Butler, making him the first black American world champion, and the second black world champion in any...
Marshall "Major" Taylor: The incredible story of the first African ...
WEBMar 19, 2014 · Marshall "Major" Taylor overcame racial discrimination to become one of the world's fastest cyclists, holding multiple championship titles and world records during his career, yet few today know his name.
The Major Taylor Association, Inc.
WEBMajor Taylor in today's media. As Major Taylor's legacy picks up speed, see how the 1899 world cycling champion is remembered and depicted around the world today. Read more. Major Taylor curriculum guide available.
Major Taylor, World Champion Bicyclist - The New York Times
WEBFeb 1, 2019 · The first African-American cycling champion, fans called him the Black Cyclone. He blew past terrifying threats, setting records with an elegant grace.
New documentary shares the story of Major Taylor - Cycling Weekly
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · PBS is set to debut a new cycling documentary on February 26, chronicling the extraordinary life of Marshall “Major” Taylor. The renowned Black track cyclist shattered over 20 world records amid...