Hans Nielsen (speedway rider)
Hans Hollen Nielsen (born 26 December 1959) is a Danish former professional motorcycle speedway rider. He competed in the Speedway World Championships from 1977 to 1999. Nielsen is notable for winning four Speedway World Championship titles. During his career, he won a total of 22 world championships, making him arguably the most successful speedway rider of all time. In 2012, Nielsen was named an FIM Legend for his motorcycling achievements. He later managed the Danish national team.
Hans Nielsen in 2004 | |
| Born | 26 December 1959 Brovst, Denmark |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Danish |
| Career history | |
| Denmark | |
| 1990 | Brovst |
| Great Britain | |
| 1977-1980 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| 1981-1983 | Birmingham Brummies |
| 1984-1992 | Oxford Cheetahs |
| 1993-1994 | Coventry Bees |
| Poland | |
| 1990-1993 | Motor Lublin |
| 1994-1999 | Polonia Piła |
| Sweden | |
| 1990 | Vetlanda |
| Individual honours | |
| 1986, 1987, 1989, 1995 | World Individual Champion |
| 1986, 1987, 1990 | British League Riders Champion |
| 1978, 1982, 1987, 1990, 1993, 1994 | Danish Champion |
| 1976 | Danish Under-21 Champion |
| 1983 | Intercontinental Champion |
| 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1994 | Nordic Champion |
| 1987, 1998 | Golden Helmet of Pardubice (CZE) |
| 1984 | Pride of the Midlands winner |
| 1984 | Pride of the East winner |
| 1981 | Internationale |
| 1982, 1984, 1988 | Olympique |
| 1988 | Golden Hammer |
| 1990 | Littlechild Trophy |
| 1983, 1991 | The Laurels |
| 1983, 1985, 1987, 1999 | Golden Gala - Italy |
| 1979, 1985 | Midland Riders' Champion |
| 1985 | Brandonapolis |
| 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 | Star of Anglia |
| 1983, 1984, 1988 | Gold Bar - Denmark |
| 1983 | Golden Sovereign |
| Team honours | |
| 1978, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1995, 1997 | World Team Cup winner |
| 1979, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | World Pairs Champion |
| 1985, 1986, 1989 | British League Champion |
| 1985, 1986 | British League KO Cup Winner |
| 1985, 1986, 1987 | British League Pairs Champion |
| Competition record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing Denmark | ||
| Speedway World Championship | ||
| 1986 | ||
| 1987 | ||
| 1989 | ||
| 1995 | ||
| 1984 | ||
| 1985 | ||
| 1988 | ||
| 1993 | ||
| 1994 | ||
| 1996 | ||
| 1991 | ||
| 1999 | ||
| Speedway World Team Cup | ||
| 1978 | ||
| 1981 | ||
| 1983 | ||
| 1984 | ||
| 1985 | ||
| 1986 | ||
| 1987 | ||
| 1988 | ||
| 1991 | ||
| 1995 | ||
| 1997 | ||
| 1979 | ||
| 1982 | ||
| 1989 | ||
| 1993 | ||
| 1990 | ||
| 1994 | ||
| 1996 | ||
| 1998 | ||
| Speedway World Pairs Championship | ||
| 1979 | ||
| 1986 | ||
| 1987 | ||
| 1988 | ||
| 1989 | ||
| 1990 | ||
| 1991 | ||
| 1984 | ||
| 1980 | ||
| 1982 | ||
| 1983 | ||
| 1993 | ||
| Intercontinental Championship | ||
| 1983 | ||
| 1986 | ||
| 1988 | ||
| 1981 | ||
| 1985 | ||
| 1987 | ||
| 1989 | ||
| 1990 | ||
| Speedway Champions Cup | ||
| 1990 | ||
| 1991 | ||
| Golden Helmet | ||
| 1987 | ||
| 1998 | ||
| 1995 | ||
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