Igor Plechanov

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Igor Plechanov

Igor Alexandrovich Plechanov (Russian: Игорь Александрович Плеханов) (July 26, 1933 in Ufa, Russian SFSR – August 1, 2007) is a former Soviet speedway rider who finished second in the Speedway World Championship in 1964 and 1965.^[1] He was the first Soviet rider to appear in a World Final. He was the USSR National Champion in 1960, 1963, 1965 and 1968. He also coached the USSR national team from 1970 until 1972.

World Final appearances

1961 - Malmö, Malmö Stadion - 13th - 4pts
1962 - London, Wembley Stadium - 10th - 7pts
1964 - Göteborg, Ullevi - 2nd - 13pts
1965 - London, Wembley Stadium - 2nd - 13pts
1966 - Göteborg, Ullevi - 8th - 8pts
1967 - London, Wembley Stadium - 4th - 12pts
1968 - Göteborg, Ullevi - Reserve - Did not ride

References

↑ Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-2402-5

External links

(Russian) Professor Who Conquered Wembley

Persondata
Name	Plechanov, Igor
Alternative names
Short description	Soviet speedway rider
Date of birth	July 26, 1933
Place of birth
Date of death	August 1, 2007
Place of death

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