Invercargill cyclist sets world record on 95th birthday

Wednesday 21 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 22 Oct, 5:00am

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Peter Grandiek, 95, broke a world record at the ILT Velodrome on Tuesday evening. To celebrate his birthday, the Invercargill cyclist completed a solo one-hour cycling feat, surpassing a previous record set by Reginald R.

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First reported by The Press, Wed 21 Oct, 12:33pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 16 hours

The PressWed 21 Oct, 12:33pm

‘Still love the challenge’: 95yo pedals to world record (opens in new tab)
Otago Daily TimesThu 22 Oct, 5:00am

Invercargill cyclist sets world record at 95 (opens in new tab)Premium