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Eddy Merckx (right) presents n Eddy Merckx cycle to Daily Mirror competition winner
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Eddy Merckx (right) presents n Eddy Merckx cycle to Daily Mirror competition winner
Eddy Merckx (right) presents n Eddy Merckx cycle to Daily Mirror competition winner, 17 years old Malcolm White of Romford, Essex. The event is Britains biggest ever profession track cycling day, the 1977 Glenryck Cup at Eastway Cycling Track, Lee Valley near Stratford, London on Saturday 11th June. The winner was West German Dietrich Thurau. 2nd was Britains Sid Barras and third was Eddy Merckx of Belgium.
Eddy Merckx real name is Edouard Louis Joseph, Baron Merckx
Picture taken 11th June 1977
Charles Ley
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
77-3322
Media ID 21800777
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Autograph Belgium Competition Cycling Daily Mirror Eddy Merckx Race Racing Stratford 1977 Lee Valley
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In this photo print, cycling legend Eddy Merckx stands proudly beside a young fan named Malcolm White. The year is 1977, and the occasion is Britain's largest professional track cycling event, the Glenryck Cup at Eastway Cycling Track in Lee Valley near Stratford, London. As part of his role as a guest presenter for the Daily Mirror competition, Merckx graciously presents an Eddy Merckx cycle to the lucky winner - 17-year-old Malcolm from Romford, Essex. The atmosphere is electric as spectators cheer on their favorite cyclists during this thrilling race. Although Merckx himself finishes third behind West German Dietrich Thurau (the ultimate champion) and Britain's Sid Barras (who secures second place), he remains gracious and humble throughout the event. Known by his real name Edouard Louis Joseph Baron Merckx, this Belgian cycling icon has left an indelible mark on the sport. With numerous victories under his belt and an impressive career spanning decades, Merckx continues to inspire both aspiring athletes like Malcolm White and dedicated fans worldwide. This nostalgic photograph captures a moment frozen in time - a testament to the passion shared by both athletes and enthusiasts alike. It serves as a reminder of how sports can unite people across generations while honoring legends like Eddy Merckx who have shaped their respective disciplines.
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