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Hans Hollen Nielsen 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.
The 1936 Individual Speedway World Championship was the first ever Speedway World Championship and was won by Lionel Van Praag of Australia. The forerunner to the World Championship was generally regarded to be the Star Riders' Championship. The final was held at London's Wembley Stadium in front of 74,000. It was the first of a record 26 times that Wembley would host the World Final with the last being in 1981.
The 1949 Individual Speedway World Championship was the fourth edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1950 Individual Speedway World Championship was the fifth edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1993 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 48th edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1991 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 46th edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1990 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 45th edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1978 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 33rd edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1977 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 32nd edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1975 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 30th edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1974 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 29th edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1971 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 26th edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1969 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 24th edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1968 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 23rd edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1966 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 21st edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1962 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 17th edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1958 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 13th edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 1956 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 11th edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.
The 2018 Speedway Grand Prix season was the 24th season of the Speedway Grand Prix era, and decided the 73rd FIM Speedway World Championship. It was the eighteenth series under the promotion of Benfield Sports International, an IMG company.
The 2020 Speedway Grand Prix season was the 26th season of the Speedway Grand Prix era, and decided the 75th FIM Speedway World Championship. It was the 20th series under the promotion of Benfield Sports International, an IMG company
References
- ↑ "WORLD INDIVIDUAL FINAL - RIDER INDEX". British Speedway. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ↑ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ↑ "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ↑ "World Speedway finals" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
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