About José Meiffret
Lived 1913 – 1983 (aged 69). José Meiffret was a French sport cyclist.
José Meiffret (born Boulouris, France, 27 April 1913; died 16 April 1983) was a cyclist who set a world motor-paced speed record of 204.73 km/h (127.243 mi/h) behind a Mercedes-Benz 300SL on the German Autobahn on 19 July 1962 at Freiburg Germany. This record was set on a bicycle setup with a 130-tooth chainring, weighing 20 kg and equipped with wooden rims.
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Who was José Meiffret?
French racing cyclist (1913-1983)
When was José Meiffret born?
José Meiffret was born on 27 April 1913 in Saint-Raphaël.
When did José Meiffret die?
José Meiffret died on 17 April 1983 in Montier-en-Der.
What was José Meiffret's occupation?
José Meiffret was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was José Meiffret?
José Meiffret was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Meiffret. https://biography.guide/jose-meiffret/
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