| Bernt Persson | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Sweden | |
| Date of birth | June 24, 1946 | |
| Place of birth | Eskilstuna, Sweden | |
| Nickname | Bernie | |
| Current club information | ||
| Career status | Retired | |
| Career history | ||
| Great Britain Edinburgh Monarchs Coatbridge Monarchs Cradley Heath Heathens/United Sheffield Tigers Sweden Smederna Indianerna Tuna Rebels |
1965, 1967 1968 1969-1973, 1975-1977 1979 1963-1968, 1977-1983 1969-1976 1985-1986 |
|
| Individual honours | ||
| Swedish Champion | 1977 | |
| Team honours | ||
| Swedish Team Champion | 1977 | |
Bernt Eveart Persson (born 24 June 1946 in Eskilstuna, Sweden) is a former Swedish international speedway rider[1] who finished runner up in the 1972 Speedway World Championship final.[2]
He rode in Britain for the Edinburgh Monarchs, eight seasons with the Cradley Heath Heathens, and finally a season with the Sheffield Tigers. He became Swedish Champion in 1977.[1]