Anders Eriksson
Swedish speedway rider
About Anders Eriksson
Lived 1960 – 2002 (aged 41–42).
Anders Eriksson (6 April 1960 – 2002) was a motorcycle speedway rider from Sweden. He earned 8 caps for the Sweden national speedway team.
Career Eriksson came to prominence after reaching two finals of the Speedway Under-21 World Championship, in 1979 and 1981 respectively.
Eriksson made his British leagues debut in 1981, when he joined Wimbledon Dons for the 1981 British League season. In addition to reaching the World U21 final he also won the silver medal in the Swedish Junior Speedway Championship.
In 1981, he continued to ride for Wimbledon and improved his average. The following season he moved to ride for the Eastbourne Eagles during the 1982 British League season.
Also in 1982, he represented the Sweden national speedway team during the 1982 Speedway World Team Cup. The following season he rode again for Sweden in the 1983 Speedway World Team Cup
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Anders Eriksson?
Swedish speedway rider
When was Anders Eriksson born?
Anders Eriksson was born on 6 April 1960.
When did Anders Eriksson die?
Anders Eriksson died in 2002.
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