Morian Hansen

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Morian Hansen was a former motorcycle speedway rider from Denmark who rode in the first ever Speedway World Championship Final in 1936.[1]

Hansen first rode in the UK for the West Ham Hammers[2] in 1936 before joing the Hackney Wick Wolves in 1937.[3] He then moved onto the Bristol Bulldogs until the outbreak of World War II.[4]

During the war Hansen was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the George Medal.[4]

[edit] World Final Appearances

[edit] References

  1. ^ Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5
  2. ^ Belton, Brian (2003). Hammerin' Round. ISBN 0-7524-2438-6
  3. ^ Jacobs, Norman (2001). Speedway in London. ISBN 0-7524-2221-9
  4. ^ a b Fenn, C (2003). Hackney Speedway, Friday at Eight. NPI Media Group. ISBN 0-7524-2737-7. 

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