Christer Sjösten
Christer Sjösten (2 September 1948 – 9 December 1979) was an international motorcycle speedway rider from Sweden.[1][2]
| Born | 2 September 1948 Avesta Municipality, Sweden |
|---|---|
| Died | 9 December 1979 (aged 31) Royal Brisbane Hospital, Australia |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Career history | |
| Sweden | |
| 1969-1970, 1979 | Masarna |
| 1971 | Indianerna |
| 1972 | Smederna |
| 1973-1974 | Lindarna |
| 1975-1978 | Bysarna |
| Great Britain | |
| 1971 | Wembley Lions |
| 1972 | Exeter Falcons |
| 1973 | Coatbridge Tigers |
| 1975-1979 | Poole Pirates |
| Team honours | |
| 1975 | Allsvenskan Champion |
Speedway career
Sjösten was a four time Swedish finalist in 1972, 1974, 1975 and 1977. He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1971 to 1979, riding for various clubs.[3][1][4]
He died at the Royal Brisbane Hospital in Australia on 9 December 1979, following a serious accident at the Brisbane Exhibition Speedway during a tournament 8 days earlier. Following his death his older brother Sören Sjösten (one of the world's leading riders) retired.[1]
See also
References
- "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- "History Archive". British Speedway. 3 March 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- "Poole History 1970-1979". Poole Speedway. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
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