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José Meiffret

Jose Meiffret after crashing in 1952 (British Pathe YouTube still).JPG

Video: The cyclist who crashed at 130kph – and came back to go even faster

Jose Meiffret nearly died in 1952 - then a decade later rode his bike at more than 200kph

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Jose Meiffret 1961 record attampt video still

Vintage video – Frenchman hits 186kph riding a bicycle, more than half a century ago

José Meiffret would pass 200kph the following year, riding behind a Mercedes-Benz 300SL

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