Ivan Lintin

Ivan George Lintin[1] (born 17 August 1984) is a motorcycle racer from Bardney, Lincolnshire who regularly competed in the Isle of Man TT races.[2]

Ivan Lintin
NationalityEnglish
Born (1984-08-17) 17 August 1984
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Isle of Man TT career
TTs contested9 (2008 - present)
TT wins2
First TT win2015 Lightweight TT
Last TT win2016 Lightweight TT
Podiums5

Lintin suffered severe injuries during the 2018 Southern 100 road races in the Isle of Man involving another three riders, one of whom, James Cowton, died. Lintin required emergency treatment on the island subsequently followed by surgery and lengthy intensive care at Liverpool.[3][4]

Lintin was a semi-professional racer and Retained firefighter. Two years after the injury was informed that he could return to the job.[5]

In 2016, he scored his second win in the Lightweight TT.[6]

In 2018 Lintin was leading the Lightweight TT race with a growing lead on his way to a third TT victory, when later in the race an engine failure brought retirement. Michael Dunlop went on to claim his first win in that race category.

References
  1. England & Wales Births 1837-2006
  2. RC Express Racing - Ivan Lintin
  3. James Cowton dead: Road racer dies in four-rider crash at the Southern 100, aged 26 The Independent, 13 July 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2021
  4. Ivan Lintin in critical condition after four bike crash at race on Isle of Man Lincolnshire Live, 13 July 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2021
  5. Ivan Lintin told he can return to the job he loves two years after crash almost claimed his life Lincolnshire Live, 1 July 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2021
  6. Ivan Lintin takes second Bennett Lightweight TT win


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