Major Taylor in Australia

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The story centers on Major Taylor, a pioneering Black American cyclist who became a celebrated champion in a racially charged environment. Despite his fame and success as the 1899 World Sprint Champion, he faced intense racism and hostility from white competitors. The narrative intensifies during the 1904 summer racing series in Australia, where Taylor confronts his American rival, highlighting the challenges he faced both on and off the track in a sport marked by racial tensions.