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George Eyston

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British racing driver (1897-1979)

United KingdomAthletesLived 1897 to 1979 · aged 81
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Captain George Edward Thomas Eyston MC OBE was a British engineer, inventor, and racing driver best known for breaking the land speed record three times between 1937 and 1939.

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Photos 2

Eyston (left) with fire-damaged MG Midget, 1931[2]Eyston (left) with fire-damaged MG Midget, 1931[2]

Awards 4

1935Segrave Trophy
Military Cross
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Knight of the Legion of Honour

Connected to George 3

Louise Aitken-WalkerAlso won Segrave TrophyGeoff DukeAlso won Segrave TrophyAndy GreenAlso won Segrave Trophy

Athletes from United Kingdom 3

Derek Minter41.8David Segal41.8Lachie Stewart41.8

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1979 · aged 81
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9 languages

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