Hans Nielsen (speedway rider)

Hans Nielsen ( born December 26, 1959 in Brørup, Denmark ) is a former Danish speedway rider. He was active from the 1970s and ended his active career in 1999. During his playing days he was very successful. He won four individual world champion and with twelve medals of the most successful collectors of medals at the World Championships. In all, he took 22 times participate in the championships. In addition, he won seven world titles in Speedway pair driving. 2011 Nielsen was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Danish Sports.

Achievements

Singles

• World Champion: 1986, 1987, 1989, 1995
• 6 Grand Prix victories
• Danish Cup: 1978, 1982, 1990, 1993, 1994

Team

• Team World Champion: 1978, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1995, 1997
• Paarweltmesiter: 1979, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
• British League: 1985, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1995, 1997, 1999
• Polish Speedway League: 1985, 1986, 1987

• Track athletes
• Dane
• Born in 1959
• Man