“Britain’s greatest female cyclist” Eileen Sheridan passes away at age of 99

• Eileen Sheridan passed away at the age of 99.
• Known as the “Mighty Atom” due to her 1.20-meter height.
• Her 1954 record between Land’s End and John o’Groats was held for 36 years.

Eileen Sheridan, a multi-record holder from Britain who paved the way for female cyclists in the 1950s, passed away at the age of 99.

Sheridan, who Cycling Weekly magazine referred to as “Britain’s greatest female cyclist,” was a trailblazer even before women were permitted to race in the Olympics or world championships.

“Eileen was a fearless record breaker and an inspiration to so many who followed her. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time,” British Cycling posted on social media.

Sheridan, known as the “Mighty Atom” because of her 1.20-meter height, was born in Coventry in 1923 and quickly made a name for herself as the best British amateur of her era.

Sheridan’s ability to smash records while racing against the clock propelled her to cycling fame.

Only Pauline Strong’s mark from 1990 surpasses her 1954 record between Land’s End and John o’Groats, a ride of nearly 900 miles she completed in two days and 11 hours while getting less than one hour of sleep. Her record was held for 36 years.

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