Karl Killmeyer
Austrian speedway rider
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Karl Killmeyer (29 October 1929 – 23 October 2015) was an international motorcycle speedway rider from Austria and earned multiple international caps for the Austria national speedway team.[1]
Vienna, Austria
Austria
| Born | 29 October 1929 Vienna, Austria |
|---|---|
| Died | 23 October 2015 (aged 85) Austria |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Individual honours | |
| 1947 | Golden Helmet of Pardubice silver |
Career
Killmeyer born in Vienna, Austria, followed his older brother Leopold Killmeyer into speedway. After World War II, he was finally able to race in Vienna on 22 April 1946.[2] On 7 September 1947, he finished runner-up to Hugo Rosák in the prestigious Golden Helmet of Pardubice.[3]
He first rode in the Speedway World Championship in 1949 (when continental riders participated for the first time since the war) at a meeting at Tamworth Greyhound Stadium.[4][5]
Killmeyer was one of the stronger European riders during the World Championship qualifying races and reached the Continental Speedway final in 1953, 1954, 1955 and 1958.[6]
Music
Family
His older brother Leopold Killmeyer was also an international speedway rider.[9]