biography
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Hailwood, Mike
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popular name of Stanley Michael Bailey Hailwood
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1940–81)
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| biography:
| Motor-cyclist, born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, SC England, UK. He took nine world titles: the 250 cc in 1961 and 1966–7, the 350 cc in 1966–7, and the 500 cc in 1962–5, all using Honda or MV Agusta machines. In addition, he won a 14 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy races between 1961 and 1979 (a record that stood until 1995). During the 1960s he also had a career in motor racing, but was unable to match his success on two wheels. His awards included the George Medal. He was killed in a car accident. |
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