Eileen Sheridan - broke the record for cycling from Lands End to Jon O'Groats in June of 1954. After completing the 870 miles, she continued on another 130 to break the 1000 mile time record too!
EILEEN SHERIDAN COMPLETED LANDS END-JOHN O’ GROATS IN TWO DAYS, 11 HOURS, THEN RODE ON FOR THE 1,000 MILE RECORD, IN THREE DAYS, 1 HOUR.
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