About Ari Koponen
Lived 1959 – 2018 (aged 58–59). Ari Koponen was a Finnish speedway rider.
Ari Koponen (20 July 1959 – 28 April 2018) was a Finnish motorcycle speedway rider. He earned 17 caps for the Finland national speedway team.
Career In 1978, Koponen joined the Birmingham Brummies for the 1978 British League season, this was his first season in the British leagues. and joined Wimbledon Dons in 1983.
In 1984, Koponen switched from Wimbledon to join the Swindon Robins where he enjoyed two successful seasons in 1984 and 1985.
He was also a long track rider and reached the Individual Speedway Long Track World Championship final in 1988.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ari Koponen?
Finnish speedway racer (1959–2018)
When was Ari Koponen born?
Ari Koponen was born on 20 July 1959 in Lahti.
When did Ari Koponen die?
Ari Koponen died in 2018.
What was Ari Koponen's occupation?
Ari Koponen was a speedway rider.
What nationality was Ari Koponen?
Ari Koponen was Finnish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ari Koponen (speedway rider)
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