John S. Johnson
Professional Road Racing Cyclist, Cyclist
1873 – 1934
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Who was John S. Johnson?
John S. Johnson was an early American cyclist and speed skater. He was the first to bicycle 1-mile in less than two minutes, or 1:56.6. This happened in 1892 at a racing track in Independence, Iowa. Johnson was also a world record holder in speed skating, and won world championship titles in both sports. He was living in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was of Swedish ancestry. He died in 1934.
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- Born
- May 11, 1873
- Also known as
- John Johnson
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- 1934
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on July 23, 2013
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