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Hailwood

British  
/ ˈheɪlwʊd /

noun

  1. Mike, full name Stanley Michael Bailey Hailwood. 1940–81, English racing motorcyclist: world champion (250 cc.) 1961 and 1966–67; (350 cc.) 1966–67; and (500 cc.) 1962–65

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The late John Surtees remains the only man to have won world titles on two wheels and four while his fellow-Briton Mike Hailwood also competed successfully in both.

From Reuters Jun. 5, 2018

Compatriot Mike Hailwood, a champion on two wheels and podium contender in F1 in the 1960s and early 1970s, died in a 1981 car collision after popping out to buy a fish and chip supper.

From Reuters Dec. 30, 2013

Thames Water's Gordon Hailwood said chemicals would be added to reduce it further.It's a lizard.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2013

Legs pumping furiously, Hailwood pushed the big 500-cc. bike across the starting line.

From Time Magazine Archive

Britain's Mike Hailwood, 23, waited patiently while mechanics fiddled with the throttle of his scarlet, Italian-made M.V.

From Time Magazine Archive

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