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Frank Ward (cyclist)

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Frank Ward
Personal information
Born (1930-07-23) July 23, 1930 (age 94)
Dublin, Irish Free State
Team information
DisciplineRoad bicycle racing
RoleRider
Amateur team
Harp Cycling Club
Major wins
Rás Tailteann, 1957

Frank Ward (born 23 July 1930)[1] is an Irish retired cyclist. He won the Rás Tailteann in 1957.[2]

Early life

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Ward is a native of Dublin.[3]

Career

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Ward won the Junior Men's race at the 1952 Irish National Cycling Championships.

Ward was second in the 1956 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]

References

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  1. ^ Archives, Cycling. "Frank Ward". www.cyclingarchives.com.
  2. ^ "Rás Tailteann - Winners Gallery". www.rastailteann.com.
  3. ^ Daly, Tom (21 May 2019). "The Rás: The Story of Ireland's Unique Bike Race". Collins Press – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "Rás Tailteann". www.facebook.com.
  5. ^ "Rás Tailteann - 1950's". www.rastailteann.com.
  6. ^ "Rás Tailteann - Rás Over The Years". www.rastailteann.com.
  7. ^ The Irish Times (Monday, August 26, 1957), page 2.