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Malcolm Campbell

English racing driver and speed record holder (1885-1948) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 63

Major Sir Malcolm Campbell was a British racing motorist and motoring journalist. He gained the world speed record on land and on water at various times, using vehicles called Blue Bird, including a 1921 Grand Prix Sunbeam.

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Awards

Segrave Trophy1933
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
Knight Bachelor

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His son, Donald Campbell, carried on the family tradition by holding both land speed and water speed records.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1885 to 1948 · aged 63