Age, Biography and Wiki
William Peden was born on 16 April, 1906 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, is a Canadian cyclist. Discover William Peden's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
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74 years old |
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Aries |
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16 April, 1906 |
| Birthday |
16 April |
| Birthplace |
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Date of death |
1980 |
| Died Place |
Northbrook, Illinois, United States |
| Nationality |
Canada
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He is a member of famous cyclist with the age 74 years old group.
William Peden Height, Weight & Measurements
At 74 years old, William Peden height is 6 ft and Weight 220 lb.
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6 ft |
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220 lb |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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William Peden Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is William Peden worth at the age of 74 years old? William Peden’s income source is mostly from being a successful cyclist. He is from Canada. We have estimated William Peden's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
cyclist |
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Timeline
William "Torchy" Peden (16 April 1906 – 26 January 1980) was a Canadian cyclist.
He took up bicycle racing in 1925 and trained intensively for the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.
He was selected for the Canadian team and competed in three Olympic events.
Afterward, he remained in Europe to join the cycling circuit.
In 1929, he returned to Canada.
After winning five titles at the indoor Canadian championships in Montreal, he turned professional.
He discovered and excelled at six-day racing.
During the Great Depression, the sport was cheap for spectators and very popular.
Beginning in 1929, he won 24 of 48 races over the next four years.
(For comparison, Babe Ruth made $80,000 in 1930.)
During the Second World War, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
In 1931, he set a record; riding behind a car providing a shield against the wind, he achieved a speed of 73.5 mph. He also coached the 1932 national cycling team and the 1936 track team.
He was a showman, popular with the fans.
He would grab a scarf or hat from a spectator and ride around with it for a few laps before returning it to its owner.
The redhead acquired the nickname "Torchy" when a journalist described him as a "flame-haired youth leading the pack like a torch".
He was rumoured to have earned $50,000 a year, an enormous sum at the time.
In 1932, he set a record that still stands: 10 victories.
At times, he teamed up with his younger brother Doug (the sport used two-man teams).
He participated in his last six-day race in 1942 and his last professional cycling race in 1948.
He moved to the United States in the 1950s and opened a sporting goods store.
He was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1955 and the BC Sports Hall of Fame in 1966.
As a youth, Peden was a natural athlete, participating in several sports, and was nationally ranked in swimming.
Overall, he won 38 of 148, a record unbroken until 1965.
