Göte Olsson
| Born | 7 September 1930 Hardemo, Örebro län, Sweden |
|---|---|
| Died | 17 March 1998 (aged 67) Kumla kommun, Örebro län, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Career history | |
| 1949-1957 | Indianerna |
| Individual honours | |
| 1952 | Swedish Championship |
Göte Olsson (7 September 1930 to 17 March 1998) was an international speedway rider from Sweden.[1]
Speedway career
[edit]Born in Kumla, Olsson was one of speedway's leading riders during the 1950s. He was the champion of Sweden, winning the Swedish Championship in 1952 at the age of 22.[2][3]
Bristol Bulldogs signed him to race in Britain for the 1953 Speedway National League but a work permit was never issued due to opposition from the Swedish authorities.[4] Despite a subsequent appeal Olsson never got to ride in the British leagues.[5] He was however allowed to tour Britain that year as part of the Swedish national team.[6]
A memorial race is held in his memory.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "TOURNAMENTS - SCANDINAVIA". International Speedway. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- ^ Oakes, Peter (1981). 1981 Speedway Yearbook. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. p. 85. ISBN 0-86215-017-5.
- ^ "Sweden National Championship". Edinburgh Speedway Archive. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- ^ "Swedes oppose Olsson move". Bristol Evening Post. 21 January 1953. Retrieved 8 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Bulldogs appeal for Gote is turned down". Bristol Evening Post. 29 January 1953. Retrieved 8 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Gote Olsson". Bristol Evening Post. 14 March 1953. Retrieved 8 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "1952". Selvin Racing Team. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
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