Beryl Burton

Beryl Burton (12 May 1937 ? 8 May 1996) was an English racing cyclist and arguably one of Britain's greatest ever sportspersons.

Domestic domination

In domestic time trial competition, Burton was almost unbeatable in women?s competitions. She won the Road Time Trials Council?s British Best All-Rounder Competition for 25 consecutive years from 1959 to 1983. In total, she also won 72 national individual time trial titles; she won four at 10 miles (the championship was only inaugurated in 1978), 26 at 25 miles, 24 at 50 miles and 18 at 100 miles. She also won a further 21 national titles in road racing and on the track: nine road race championships, and 12 pursuit titles.

Related Topics:
Time trial - Road Time Trials Council - 1983 - 1978

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