Olle Andersson (speedway rider)
Swedish speedway rider
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Anders Olof Andersson also known as Olle Andersson (1932–2017) was an international speedway rider from Sweden.[1]
Born13 March 1932
Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden
Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden
Died24 January 2017 (aged 84)
Monterey, California
Monterey, California
NationalitySwedish
1952–1953Filbyterna
| Born | 13 March 1932 Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden |
|---|---|
| Died | 24 January 2017 (aged 84) Monterey, California |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Career history | |
| 1952–1953 | Filbyterna |
| 1954 | Vikingarna |
| 1955–1956 | Monarkerna |
| 1959–1961 | Kaparna |
| Individual honours | |
| 1956 | Speedway World Championship finalist |
| Team honours | |
| 1955, 1956 | Allsvenskan Champion |
Speedway career
Andersson reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in the 1956 Individual Speedway World Championship.[2][3][4]
After visiting the United States in 1957 he emigrated to the United States the following year.[5]
World Final appearances
Individual World Championship
- 1956 -
London, Wembley Stadium - 14th - 2pts
