Russell Mockridge: The Man in Front
By (Author) Martin Curtis
Melbourne Books
Melbourne Books
1st September 2008
Australia
General
Non Fiction
Cycle racing
796.6092
Paperback
240
Width 155mm, Height 233mm, Spine 18mm
346g
This is a compelling account of a legendary Australian sportsman. The death of the Olympic gold medallist and Tour de France competitor Russell Mockridge was an embarrassment for cycling officials. On the 50th anniversary of his death, Melbourne journalist Martin Curtis revisits the life and death of Russell Mockridge.
Martin Curtis is a Melbourne journalist who became interested in the Russell Mockridge story while working for Leader Newspapers.