On Tuesday, May 14, 20129 at 7:00 pm, in the Indiana State Museumâs auditorium in Indianapolis, noted investigative reporter Michael Kranish will discuss Hoosier cyclist Marshall âMajorâ Taylor and sign copies of his new book, âThe Worldâs Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life of Cyclist Major Taylor, Americaâs First Black Sports Hero.â
Taylor (1878-1932) was a Black cyclist in the late 1800s, a time when the sport was overwhelmingly dominated by white athletes. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Taylor would go on to win races in the U.S. and abroad. By 1898, Taylor had become a champion racer, setting seven world records.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event, and the book will be available to the public beginning May 7.