Hans Nielsen (track athlete)

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Hans Nielsen and Piotr Świst in 1994 during a competition

Hans Nielsen (born December 26, 1959 in Brørup , Denmark ) is a former Danish speedway driver . He was active from the 1970s and ended his active career in 1999. During his playing days he was very successful. He was four times individual world champion and with twelve medals is the most successful medal collector at the world championships. In total, he took part in the title fights 22 times. He also won seven world championship titles in speedway pair driving. In 2011 Nielsen was inducted into the Hall of Fame of Danish Sports .

successes

singles

  • World Champion: 1986, 1987, 1989, 1995
  • 6 Grand Prix victories
  • Danish championship: 1978, 1982, 1990, 1993, 1994

team

  • Team world champions: 1978, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1995, 1997
  • Pair world champions: 1979, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
  • British League: 1985, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1995, 1997, 1999
  • Polish Speedway League: 1985, 1986, 1987