Walter Greaves (cyclist)
Walter William Greaves (April–June 1907 – 1987) was a British cyclist who set the world record for distance ridden in a year - despite having only one arm and falling off numerous times. Greaves rode 45,383 miles (73,037 km) in 1936.
Read more about Walter Greaves (cyclist): Personal Life, The Golden Book, Life After The Record
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