Tom Phillis
Australian motorcycle racer (1934-1962) · Australia · On the map · Athletes · Died at 28
Thomas Edward Phillis was an Australian professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He won the 1961 125cc motorcycle road racing World Championship and was the first person to lap the Isle of Man TT mountain circuit at over 100 mph on a pushrod engined motorcycle.
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A typical day, 30 days to 19 August 2026
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About this person
He was also the first person to win a World Championship motorcycle race on a Japanese machine.
Country
Australia
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 1962 · aged 28
