Odd Fossengen
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| Born | 27 February 1945 Nes, Norway |
|---|---|
| Died | 29 December 2017 (aged 72) Oslo, Norway |
| Nickname | Oddy |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Career history | |
| 1968-1974 | Poole Pirates |
| Individual honours | |
| 1967, 1972 | Norwegian Championship bronze |
| Team honours | |
| 1969 | British League Champion |
Odd Kristian Fossengen (27 February 1945 – 29 December 2017)[1] was an international motorcycle speedway rider from Norway.[2] He earned 8 caps for the Norway national speedway team.[3]
Fossengen signed for the Poole Pirates in 1968,[4][5] following a successful trial with the club and he proved to be a popular signing with the Poole supporters.[6] He continued to ride for Poole for seven years.[7]
He won the bronze medal on two occasions at the Norwegian Individual Speedway Championship, in 1967 and 1972.[8]
In 1968, he finished third in the World Pairs Final with Øyvind S. Berg.[6]
His only major league honour came in 1969, with Poole winning the British League Championship. In May 1974, Fossengen's speedway career ended after he suffered a badly broken thigh.[9] He was hit by his compatriot Ulf Lovaas' bike while riding for Poole against Oxford.[6]
