User:Jwtheiv/Fred A. Birchmore

Fred A. Birchmore, born in Athens, Georgia on Nov. 29, 1911, earned degrees in business and law from the University of Georgia. (3) Most famous for being the first man to ride his bicycle around the world.

"the first man to ride a bicycle around the world and was the first known foreigner to come out of Afghanistan alive since Marco Polo."(1)

Carried the 1996 Olympic Torch through Athens, Georgia.

Married for 71 years--wed on Dec. 21, 1939. (2)

(1) http://www.redandblack.com/2005/02/21/daring-athens-native-93-years-young/ (2) http://cherokeetribune.com/view/full_story/5326686/article-Athens-couple-celebrates-70-adventure-filled-years-of-marriage (3) http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/062500/ath_0625000025.shtml