CCA faculty member revives the legacy of the world's fastest man on the bike

September 23, 2026

Comics professor Frederick Nolan authored a graphic biography of the cycling legend Major Taylor.

“Major Taylor: The World’s Fastest Man” by Fredrick Noland .
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Federick Noland is bringing renewed attention to the life and legacy of Marshall "Major" Taylor, the groundbreaking Black cyclist who became one of the world’s most celebrated athletes in the early 20th century. Noland’s new graphic biography, Major Taylor: The World’s Fastest Man, explores Taylor's remarkable career, the racism he faced, and the lasting impact of his story.

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