Tommy Jansson
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| Tommy Jansson | ||
| Personal Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nationality |  Sweden |
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| Date of birth | 2 October 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Eskilstuna, Sweden | |
| Date of death | 20 May 1976 | |
| Current Club Information | ||
| British League | - | |
| Swedish League | - | |
| Career History | ||
| Smederna Wimbledon Dons |
1969-1976 (SWE) 1971-1976 (GBR) |
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| Individual Honours | ||
| Swedish Champion | 1974 | |
| Team Honours | ||
| World Pairs Champion | 1973, 1975 | |
Per Tommy Jansson (born 2 October 1952 Eskilstuna, Sweden- died 20 May 1976) was a motorcycle speedway rider. He was one of Sweden's most exciting speedway prospects in the 1970's but was tragically killed in a world championship qualifying meeting.[1]
He rode for only one club in the UK, the Wimbledon Dons from 1971 until his death in 1976. In Sweden he rode for Smederna. At the time of his death aged only twenty-three, he had already appeared in four World finals. He also won the World Pairs Championship with Anders Michanek in 1973 and 1975.[2]
[edit] World Final Appearances
- 1971 - SWE Gothenburg - 14h - 1pt
- 1973 -
POL Chorzów - Reserve - 0pts - 1974 - SWE Gothenburg - Reserve - 3pts
- 1975 -
GBR Wembley - 9th - 7pts[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
- ^ Nystrom, M.(2006). Tommy Jansson: Legend Who Died Young. ISBN 0-9551-1765-8
- ^ Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
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