Anders Michanek
Motorcycle racer and World Champion
Born
May 30th, 1943
82 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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Achieved prominence in speedway racing during the 1970s. Won the Individual World Championship in 1974, becoming the first Swedish rider to do so. Competed for several teams, including the Rospiggarna and Hackney Hawks. Contributed to Sweden's success in international competitions.
1974 Individual Speedway World Champion
Rider for Rospiggarna and Hackney Hawks
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