About Colm Christle
Lived 2000 – 2018. Colm Christle was an Irish sport cyclist and barrister.
Colm Christle (c. 1933 – 28 October 2018) was an Irish cyclist. He was most famous for winning the first Rás Tailteann, in 1953.
Early life
Colm Christle was born in Dublin. He worked for the Dublin Corporation and provided legal advice for the Electricity Supply Board.
Career
Christle did not learn to cycle until he was 17. He cycled with the James's Gate Cycling Club. At 19 he won the O'Dowd Cup, a Dublin–Drogheda race. Christle won the 100-mile men's road race at the Irish National Cycling Championships in 1953 and 1954. In 1953 he won the inaugural Rás Tailteann. The demands of his legal studies caused Christle to retire from cycling in 1958.
Later life
Christle became a barrister. He married Anna Callanan and had five children. He died on 28 October 2018.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Colm Christle?
Irish bicycle racer
When was Colm Christle born?
Colm Christle was born in 2000 in Dublin.
When did Colm Christle die?
Colm Christle died on 28 October 2018 in Dublin.
What was Colm Christle's occupation?
Colm Christle was a sport cyclist and barrister.
What nationality was Colm Christle?
Colm Christle was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Colm Christle. https://biography.guide/colm-christle/
MLA: "Colm Christle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/colm-christle/.
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