
Elsie Jacobs
Elsie Jacobs was a Luxembourgish cyclist who made history by becoming the first women's world champion in road cycling in 1958. Her victory marked a significant milestone in women's cycling, paving the way for future female athletes in a sport that was predominantly male at the time. Jacobs' achievement is celebrated as a cornerstone in the development of women's cycling competitions.
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Elsie Jacobs became the first world champion in women's cycling in 1958.
Чемпіонат світу-2026 з велоспорту: прев’ю| ВелоспортУкраїнська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·
Ukraine· 2026-09-20
Elsie Jacobs became the first female world champion in cycling in 1958.
Чемпіонат світу-2025 з шосейного велоспорту. Прев’ю| ВелоспортУкраїнська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·
Ukraine· 2025-09-21



















