Elsy Jacobs
Luxembourgian racing cyclist (1933-1998) · Luxembourg · On the map · Athletes · Died at 64
Elsy Jacobs was a Luxembourgish road bicycle racer. She became the first ever women's Road World Champion when she won the inaugural race on 30 August 1958. Later the same year she broke the women's hour record on 9 November, riding 41,347 m on the Vigorelli velodrome in Milan; the record stood for 14 years.
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About this person
Country
Luxembourg
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 1998 · aged 64
