Seamus Elliott
Irish racing cyclist (1934-1971) · Ireland · On the map · Athletes · Died at 36
Seamus "Shay" Elliott was an Irish road bicycle racer, Ireland's first major international rider, with a record comparable only to Sean Kelly and Stephen Roche.
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A typical day, 30 days to 25 June 2026
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Close ties
Jacques Anquetil Teammate at Helyett-Hutchinson, 1957-1961
Jean Stablinski Teammate at Helyett-Hutchinson, 1959-1961
Rudi Altig Teammate at Saint-Raphaël-Gitane-Dunlop, 1962-1964
André Darrigade Teammate at Helyett-Hutchinson, 1958-1960
Jean Graczyk Teammate at Helyett-Hutchinson, 1957-1961
André Dufraisse Teammate at Saint-Raphaël-Gitane-Dunlop, 1962-1964
Jo de Roo Teammate at Saint-Raphaël-Gitane-Dunlop, 1962-1964
Albertus Geldermans Teammate at Saint-Raphaël-Gitane-Dunlop, 1962-1964
Joseph Groussard Teammate at Helyett-Hutchinson, 1958-1960- Louis Rostollan Teammate at Saint-Raphaël-Gitane-Dunlop, 1962-1964
- Robert Varnajo Teammate at Saint-Raphaël-Gitane-Dunlop, 1962-1964
Pierre Everaert Teammate at Saint-Raphaël-Gitane-Dunlop, 1962-1964- Marcel Delattre Teammate at Saint-Raphaël-Gitane-Dunlop, 1962-1964
- Édouard Delberghe Teammate at Helyett-Hutchinson, 1958-1961
- René Pavard Teammate at Helyett-Hutchinson, 1959-1961
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Career 4
ClubYears
Mercier1966-1967
Ford France-Hutchinson1965
Saint-Raphaël-Gitane-Dunlop1962-1964
Helyett-Hutchinson1956-1961
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About this person
He was the first Irish person to ride the Tour de France, first to win a stage, and first to wear the yellow jersey, and first English speaker to win stages in all the Grand Tours.
Country
Ireland
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 1971 · aged 36
