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the official website of Major Taylor Home Biography Career Stats Licensing MAJOR TAYLOR’S STRENGTH, CHARACTER, AND ABILITY TO SURPASS BOUNDARIES WHILE SETTING RECORDS MADE HIM A LEGEND. Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor was a trailblazing African-American athlete who changed the world of professional cycling during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Major Taylor broke barriers others are celebrated for breaking, and he did so decades earlier.
Major Taylor was born November 26, 1878, in Indianapolis. Major’s remarkable achievements in a predominantly white and racially segregated sport not only showcased his exceptional athletic abilities but also challenged the racial prejudices of his time.
Major Taylor showed a natural talent for cycling at a young age. He quickly gained attention for his speed and endurance.