Charles Ermolenko

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Charles Ermolenko
Born9 November 1968 (1968-11-09) (age 55)
Artesia, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
Career history
1991–1994, 1997 Wolverhampton Wolves
1995 Glasgow Tigers
1996 Long Eaton Invaders
1997 King's Lynn Stars
Team honours
1991 British league winners

Charles Ermolenko (born 9 November 1968) is a former international speedway rider from the United States. [1] [2]

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Speedway career

Ermolenko rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1991 to 1997, riding primarily for Wolverhampton Wolves. [3] He was an integral part of the Wolves team that won the league during the 1991 British League season. [1]

Family

His older brother Sam Ermolenko is a former speedway world champion. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  2. "Charles Ermolenko". Speedway Bikes. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  3. "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 31 July 2021.