Øyvind S. Berg
Norwegian speedway rider
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Øyvind Sandem Berg (8 October 1943 – January 2008) was an international motorcycle speedway rider from Norway.[1][2] He earned 14 caps for the Norway national speedway team.[3]
| Born | 8 October 1943 Askim, Norway |
|---|---|
| Died | January 2008 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Career history | |
| 1967 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| 1968-1970 | Glasgow Tigers |
| 1971-1972 | Oxford Cheetahs |
| 1974 | Poole Pirates |
| Individual honours | |
| 1967, 1968, 1969, 1976, 1977 | Norwegian Championship runner-up |
| Team honours | |
| 1968 | World Pairs bronze medal |
Speedway career
Berg was a five times runner-up in the Norwegian Championship in 1967, 1968, 1969, 1976 and 1977.[4][5]
Berg joined Edinburgh Monarchs in 1967[6] and then rode for Glasgow Tigers 1968 until 1970,[7] Oxford from 1971 to 1972 and finally Poole in 1974.[8]
World Final appearances
World Pairs Championship
- 1968 -
Kempten (with Odd Fossengen) - 3rd - 16pts (11)
* Unofficial World Championships.
