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Florence Blenkiron

British medal-winning motorcyclist and explorer · Historical Figures · Lived 1904 to 1991 · aged 86

Florence Margaret Charlotte Blenkiron was the first woman to win a gold medal for reaching over 100 mph on a motorcycle at Brooklands race track.

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With Theresa Wallach, she crossed the Sahara by 600cc Panther motorcycle, sidecar and trailer from London to Cape Town in 1934-35, making the return journey on her own in 1935-36.

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Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 1991 · aged 86