About Sándor Lévai
Lived 1935 – 2009 (aged 74). Sándor Lévai was a Hungarian speedway rider.
Katalin Sándor Lévai (16 July 1935 – 5 October 2009) was a Hungarian international motorcycle speedway rider. He earned 1 cap for the Hungary national speedway team and 1 cap for the England national speedway team.
Speedway career Lévai was six times champion of Hungary, winning the Hungarian Championship for six consecutive years from 1951 to 1956. He fled Hungary during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.
He rode in the top tiers of British Speedway from 1963 to 1975, riding for various clubs.
After spells at Stoke Potters and Norwich Stars he joined Belle Vue Aces and stayed with them for four seasons. After Belle Vue he joined Newport Wasps and rode as their number one rider.
He had the unusual distinction of being the only non-Commonwealth rider capped by the England national speedway team.
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Who was Sándor Lévai?
Hungarian speedway rider
When was Sándor Lévai born?
Sándor Lévai was born on 16 July 1935 in Debrecen.
When did Sándor Lévai die?
Sándor Lévai died on 11 October 2009.
What was Sándor Lévai's occupation?
Sándor Lévai was a speedway rider.
What nationality was Sándor Lévai?
Sándor Lévai was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sándor Lévai. https://biography.guide/sandor-levai/
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