About John Henry Lake
Lived 1877 – 1901 (aged 23–24). John Henry Lake was an American sport cyclist.
John Henry Lake (born July 27, 1877, date of death unknown) was an American racing cyclist who competed in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He was born in Port Richmond, Staten Island. He participated in Cycling at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris and won the equivalent of the modern bronze medal in the men's 2 km sprint. (The current gold-silver-bronze medal format was introduced in 1904.) He also competed in the 25 km race, but did not finish.
In 1900 Lake invented a machine that allowed him to ride his bike on a stand that, with the help of a partner, would grind the blades of skates.
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Who was John Henry Lake?
American racing cyclist
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John Henry Lake was born on 27 July 1877 in Staten Island.
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John Henry Lake died in 1901.
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John Henry Lake was a sport cyclist.
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John Henry Lake was American.
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