About Jan Simensen
Born 1944. Jan Simensen is a Swedish athlete.
Jan Simensen (born 26 July 1944) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Sweden. He earned 25 caps for the Sweden national speedway team.
Speedway career Simensen rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1970 until 1972, riding for Cradley Heathens, Coventry Bees and Wolverhampton Wolves.
He competed in the final of the Speedway World Championship in the 1972 Individual Speedway World Championship.
World Final appearances Individual World Championship 1972 - London, Wembley Stadium - Reserve - 2pts
World Team Cup 1972 - Olching, Olching Speedwaybahn (with Tommy Jansson / Anders Michanek / Christer Lofqvist / Göte Nordin) 4th - 18pts (3)
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Who is Jan Simensen?
Swedish speedway rider
When was Jan Simensen born?
Jan Simensen was born on 26 July 1944 in Lammhult.
What is Jan Simensen's occupation?
Jan Simensen is an athlete.
What nationality is Jan Simensen?
Jan Simensen is Swedish.
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