Bernt Persson

Bernt Eveart Persson (born 24 June 1946 in Eskilstuna, Sweden) is a former Swedish international speedway rider[1] who finished runner up in the 1972 Speedway World Championship final.[2]

Bernt Persson
Born (1946-06-24) June 24, 1946
Eskilstuna, Sweden
NicknameBernie
Nationality Sweden
Current club information
Career statusRetired
Career history
Great Britain
1965, 1967Edinburgh Monarchs
1968Coatbridge Monarchs
1969-1973, 1975-1977Cradley Heath Heathens/United
1978Sheffield Tigers
Sweden
1963-1968, 1977-1983Smederna
1965Vargarna
1969-1976Indianerna
1985-1986Tuna Rebels
Individual honours
1977Swedish Champion
Team honours
1977Allsvenskan Champion
1972, 1973Allsvenskan Div 2 (West) Champion

He rode in Britain for the Edinburgh Monarchs, eight seasons with the Cradley Heath Heathens,[3] and finally a season with the Sheffield Tigers. He became Swedish Champion in 1977.[1]

World Final Appearances

Individual World Championship

World Pairs Championship

World Team Cup

References

  1. Oakes, Peter; Mauger, Ivan (1976). Who's Who of World Speedway. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. ISBN 0-904584-04-6.
  2. Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
  3. Lawson,K (2018) “Riders, Teams and Stadiums”. ISBN 978-0-244-72538-9


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