Eugene "Gene" Mangan (born 1936) is an Irish cyclist. He won the

Rás Tailteann Rás Tailteann (; "Tailteann Race"), often shortened to the Rás, is an annual international cycling stage race, held in Ireland. Traditionally held in May, the race returned after a hiatus in 2022 as 5 day event held in June. By naming the rac ...

in 1955.

Early life

Mangan is a native of

County Kerry County Kerry ( gle, Contae Chiarraí) is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and forms part of the province of Munster. It is named after the Ciarraige who lived in part of the present county. The population of the co ...

. He is a distant cousin of John Mangan, who also won the Rás.

Career

Mangan joined Killorglin Cycling Club in 1952. In that year, and in 1953, he won the County Kerry Road Championship. Mangan won the 1955

aged 18; he is still the youngest-ever winner. In 1958 Rás he won the last four stages, setting a record that still stands. Mangan also won several races at the

Irish National Cycling Championships The Irish National Cycling Championships are annual cycling races to decide the Irish cycling champion for several disciplines, across several categories of rider. The men's road championship is usually held on a Sunday at end of June; the wome ...

Personal life

Mangan married Maeve of Glenbeigh County Kerry . He was honoured at an event at Áras an Uachtaráin in 2000.

References

1936 births Irish male cyclists Rás Tailteann winners Sportspeople from County Kerry Living people {{Ireland-cycling-bio-stub