; and a death threat signed White Riders that was delivered in Savannah, Georgia. (9) Taylor was one of the first Black athletes to secure corporate sponsorship, representing bicycle brands such as Iver Johnson, Sager, Stearns, and Orient, and he became one of the wealthiest Black men in America and a substantial benefactor to his church in Worcester. (10) Taylor pioneered the use of an innovative adjustable handlebar stem, using the extension to improve his aerodynamic position, and to this day this type of outrigger is called a Major Taylor stem. (11) Taylor won the world 1-mile sprint championship in Montreal on August 10, 1899, becoming the second Black athlete to win a world title in any sport, and won the United States championship later that year. (12) As a devout Christian, Taylor refused for years to race on Sundays, and accordingly he turned down lucrative offers to race in Europe, until, by virtue of his international superstardom, he could negotiate a no Sundays provision in a European racing contract for 1901. (13) Finding refuge in France, where he was still often the only Black racer on the track, Taylor defeated every European champion during the course of six tours of Europe from 1901 to 1909 and also had numerous racing successes in Australia and New Zealand. (14) After retiring from racing in 1910 and finding little success in the business world, Taylor wrote his 1928 autobiography, The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World, with an appeal for simple justice, equal rights, and a square deal for African Americans in sports and every … human endeavor, as well as advice for youth on good sportsmanship and clean living. (15) Drawing on exemplary determination and perseverance, Taylor demonstrated not only dominant athletic prowess but also tremendous strength of character as he broke racial barriers, reached the pinnacle of international sport, and served as a role model for generations to come. 3. Congressional gold medal (a) Presentation authorized The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the