Chicago lawmakers nominate pioneering African American cyclist for Congressional Gold Medal

There is a push to honor a champion cyclist with ties to Chicago. Marshall Major Taylor was known as the “world’s fastest man” and became the first African American world champion in cycling in 1899.

Subscribe to FOX 32 Chicago:

Watch FOX 32 Chicago Live:

FOX 32 Chicago delivers breaking news, live events, investigations, politics, entertainment, business news and local stories from Chicago and across the nation.

Watch more FOX 32 Chicago on YouTube:

FOX 32 Headlines:
Good Day Chicago:
Special reports and stories:

Download the FOX 32 Chicago News app:

Download the FOX 32 Chicago Weather app:

Follow FOX 32 Chicago on Facebook:
Follow FOX 32 Chicago on Twitter:
Follow FOX 32 Chicago on Instagram:

Subscribe to the FOX 32 Chicago newsletter:

source