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Hans Danielsson

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Hans Danielsson
Born (1958-08-11) 11 August 1958 (age 66)
Gislaved, Sweden
NationalitySwedish
Career history
Sweden
1974-1982, 1984-1987Lejonen
1983Smederna
Great Britain
1978-1980Wolverhampton Wolves
1981Birmingham Brummies
1981King's Lynn Stars
Individual honours
1980Speedway World Championship reserve
Team honours
1978Allsvenskan Div 2 Champion
1984Allsvenskan Div 2 (South) Champion

Hans Danielsson also known as Hasse Danielsson (born 11 August 1958) is a former speedway rider from Sweden.[1] He earned 15 caps for the Sweden national speedway team.[2]

Speedway career

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Danielsson rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1978 until 1981, riding for various clubs.[3] He started his career at Wolverhampton Wolves from 1978 to 1980, although his 1980 season was delayed due to him completing his national service.[4] He then rode for Birmingham Brummies and King's Lynn Stars in 1981.[5]

He won the silver medal in 1981 and bronze medal in 1980 at the Swedish Championship.[6]

He stood as reserve for the final of the Speedway World Championship in the 1980 Individual Speedway World Championship.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Hasse Danielsson profile". wwosbackup. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  3. ^ "History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Wolves trio absent from photo call". Wolverhampton Express and Star. 19 March 1980. Retrieved 6 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. ^ "Boulevard comeback for Michael Lee". Hull Daily Mail. 25 August 1981. Retrieved 6 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ^ "Sweden National Championship". Edinburgh Speedway Archive. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  7. ^ "World Speedway finals" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 4 July 2021.