About Henry Andersen
Lived 1926 – 1999 (aged 72–73). Henry Andersen was a Norwegian speedway rider.
Henry Andersen (1926-1999) also known as Henry 'Stompa' Andersen was a speedway rider from Norway.
Speedway career Andersen was a former champion of Norway, winning the Norwegian Championship in 1950.
He reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in the 1955 Individual Speedway World Championship. He was also the 1955 European champion.
Andersen did not ride in the Britiah leagues but did tour the United Kingdom with the Norway national speedway team in 1951 and the Fantomene club the same season.
Individual World Championship 1955 - London, Wembley Stadium - 15th - 2pts
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry Andersen?
Norwegian speedway rider
When was Henry Andersen born?
Henry Andersen was born in 1926.
When did Henry Andersen die?
Henry Andersen died in 1999.
What was Henry Andersen's occupation?
Henry Andersen was a speedway rider.
What nationality was Henry Andersen?
Henry Andersen was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry Andersen (speedway rider)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Andersen. https://biography.guide/henry-andersen/
MLA: "Henry Andersen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-andersen/.
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