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Göte Nordin
Göte Nordin (born 2 July 1935) is a former speedway rider from Sweden. Speedway career Nordin is a two times champion of Sweden, winning the Swedish Championship in 1965 and 1971. He reached the final of the Speedway World Championship on four occasions (1961, 1962, 1963 and 1966) finishing third in the 1961 Individual Speedway World Championship. He helped Sweden win the World Team Cup in 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1967. He won the Swedish League title on eight occasions with three clubs. He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1966 until 1972, riding for various clubs. World Final Appearances Individual World Championship * 1961 - Malmö, Malmö Stadion - 3rd - 12pts + 2pts * 1962 - London, Wembley Stadium - 8th - 9pts * 1963 - London, Wembley Stadium - 5th - 10pts * 1964 - Gothenburg, Ullevi - Reserve - Did not ride * 1966 - Gothenburg, Ullevi - 6th - 9pts * 1971 - Gothenburg, Ullevi - Reserve - Did not ride World Team Cup * 1962 - Slaný (with Ove Fundin / ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falun
Falun () is a city and the seat of Falun Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 37,291 inhabitants in 2010. It is also the capital of Dalarna County. Falun forms, together with Borlänge, a metropolitan area with just over 100,000 inhabitants. Falun was originally famous for its copper mine, and is today an important service and industrial city even though the mine is closed (since 1992). Faluån is a river, flowing through the city, separating it into two sides. Falu copper mine is located on one of the sides which during many centuries was one of Sweden's main business. This side of the river was usually called "the mining side", where not many plants grew due to the toxic smoke which contaminated the soil. On the other side of the river, where the smoke did not reach, set many large villas, which made this side to be called "the delightful side". The centre of Falun consists of classical pedestrian streets with small shops. In 1998, the city reclaimed the award of "the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allsvenskan (speedway)
Allsvenskan (literally, "The National League") is the second tier in the league system of speedway in Sweden and currently comprises seven Swedish speedway teams. Until the introduction of the Elitserien in 1982 the Allsvenskan was the highest level of Swedish Speedway. Clubs in 2022 * Indianerna * Griparna * vargarna * Smålänningarna * Örnarna * Valsarna History From the start of Swedish league speedway in 1948 until 1981 the Allsvenskan was the top speedway league in Sweden. But in 1982 the Elitserien was formed and the Allsvenskan became the second level of Swedish speedway. Speedway meetings in Sweden are normally held between May and September. The teams are generally known by nicknames rather than club or city names. These nicknames usually have some sort of local connection. Rules As with the Elitserien and the Speedway Elite League in the UK, the top four teams at the end of each season compete in the playoffs in semi-finals and a final. The winner of the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ullevi
Ullevi, sometimes known as Nya Ullevi (, ''New Ullevi''), is a multi-purpose stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden. It was built for the 1958 FIFA World Cup, but since then has also hosted the World Allround Speed Skating Championships six times; the 1995 World Championships in Athletics and the 2006 European Athletics Championships; the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup finals in 1983 and 1990; the UEFA Euro 1992 final, the UEFA Cup final in 2004; and annually hosted the opening ceremony of the Gothia Cup, the world's largest football tournament in terms of the number of participants. IFK Göteborg has also played two UEFA Cup finals at the stadium, in 1982 and 1987, but then as "home game" in a home and away final. The stadium has hosted several events, including football, ice hockey, boxing, racing, athletics and concerts. The stadium is one of the biggest in the Nordic countries, with a seating capacity of 43,000 and a total capacity of 75,000 for concerts. History Sport The ground opened f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gothenburg
Gothenburg (; abbreviated Gbg; sv, Göteborg ) is the second-largest city in Sweden, fifth-largest in the Nordic countries, and capital of the Västra Götaland County. It is situated by the Kattegat, on the west coast of Sweden, and has a population of approximately 590,000 in the city proper and about 1.1 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area. Gothenburg was founded as a heavily fortified, primarily Dutch, trading colony, by royal charter in 1621 by King Gustavus Adolphus. In addition to the generous privileges (e.g. tax relaxation) given to his Dutch allies from the ongoing Thirty Years' War, the king also attracted significant numbers of his German and Scottish allies to populate his only town on the western coast. At a key strategic location at the mouth of the Göta älv, where Scandinavia's largest drainage basin enters the sea, the Port of Gothenburg is now the largest port in the Nordic countries. Gothenburg is home to many students, as the city includes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1964 Individual Speedway World Championship
The 1964 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 19th edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider. New Zealander Barry Briggs secured his third world title with a five race 15 point maximum. Igor Plekhanov the Soviet Union captain won the silver medal after winning the ride off against four times champion Ove Fundin. First round *Scandinavian Qualifying - 16 to Nordic Final *Continental Qualifying - 16 to Continental Final Scandinavian Qualifying Continental Qualifying Second round *British & Commonwealth Qualifying - 16 to British & Commonwealth Final *Scandinavian Final - 8 to European Final *Continental Final - 8 to European Final British & Commonwealth Qualifying Nordic Final *June 14, 1964 * Odense * First 8 to European Final plus 1 reserve Continental Final * June 20, 1964 * Slany * First 8 to European Final plus 1 reserve Third round *British & Commonwealth Final - 8 to World Final *European Final - 8 to World Fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1963 Individual Speedway World Championship
The 1963 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 18th edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider. Ove Fundin extended his record by winning a fourth world crown. Fellow Sweden Björn Knutsson finished second and Barry Briggs took the bronze medal. First round *British & Commonwealth Qualifying - 56 riders to British & Commonwealth first round *Scandinavian Qualifying - 16 to Nordic Final *Continental Qualifying - 16 to Continental Final British & Commonwealth Qualifying Scandinavian Qualifying Continental Qualifying Second round *British & Commonwealth first round - 16 to British & Commonwealth finals *Scandinavian Final - 8 to European Final *Continental Final - 8 to European Final British & Commonwealth first round Nordic Final *June 9, 1963 * Växjö * First 8 to European Final Continental Final * June 23, 1963 * Wroclaw * First 8 to European Final plus 1 reserve Third round *British & Commonwealth Finals - 8 to Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wembley Stadium (1923)
The original Wembley Stadium (; originally known as the Empire Stadium) was a stadium in Wembley, London, best known for hosting important football matches. It stood on the same site now occupied by its successor. Wembley hosted the FA Cup final annually, the first in 1923, which was the stadium's inaugural event, the League Cup final annually, five European Cup finals, the 1966 World Cup Final, and the final of Euro 1996. Brazilian footballer Pelé once said of the stadium: "Wembley is the cathedral of football. It is the capital of football and it is the heart of football", in recognition of its status as the world's best-known football stadium. The stadium also hosted many other sports events, including the 1948 Summer Olympics, rugby league's Challenge Cup final, and the 1992 and 1995 Rugby League World Cup Finals. It was also the venue for numerous music events, including the 1985 Live Aid charity concert. In what was the first major WWF (now WWE) pay-per-view ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as '' Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London, governed by the Greater London Authority.The Greater London Authority consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The London Mayor is distinguished fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1962 Individual Speedway World Championship
The 1962 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 17th edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider. The final was sponsored by the Sunday Pictorial and England's Peter Craven won his second title finishing one point ahead of two time champion Barry Briggs. Three time champion Ove Fundin defeated fellow Swede Björn Knutsson in a ride off to claim the bronze medal. First Round *British & Commonwealth Qualifying - 48 riders to British & Commonwealth first round *Scandinavian Qualifying - 16 to Nordic Final *Continental Qualifying - 16 to Continental Final British & Commonwealth Qualifying Scandinavian Qualifying Continental Qualifying Second Round *British & Commonwealth first round - 16 to British & Commonwealth finals *Scandinavian Final - 8 to European Final *Continental Final - 8 to European Final British & Commonwealth First Round Nordic Final *July 3, 1962 * Hillerød * First 8 to European Final Continental Final * June ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malmö Stadion
Malmö Stadion, often known simply as Stadion before the construction of the new Stadion between 2007 and 2009, is a multi-purpose stadium in Malmö, Sweden. As of 2015, it is the home of association football club IFK Malmö, presently of Division 2, and athletics club MAI. The stadium served as the home ground for Malmö FF, an association football team in Sweden's top flight, Allsvenskan, from its opening in 1958 until 2009, when the club moved to the newly constructed Stadion, built beside Malmö Stadion, in 2009. Malmö FF still use the stadium for training purposes and youth matches. Besides being used for sports, the stadium has also hosted various concerts and other events. The ground's record attendance, 30,953, was set in the first match played at the ground, a 1958 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and West Germany. Malmö Stadion was originally built for the 1958 FIFA World Cup, during which it was the venue for four matches. It replaced Malmö IP as Malmö's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malmö
Malmö (, ; da, Malmø ) is the largest city in the Swedish county (län) of Scania (Skåne). It is the third-largest city in Sweden, after Stockholm and Gothenburg, and the sixth-largest city in the Nordic region, with a municipal population of 350,647 in 2021. The Malmö Metropolitan Region is home to over 700,000 people, and the Øresund Region, which includes Malmö and Copenhagen, is home to 4 million people. Malmö was one of the earliest and most industrialised towns in Scandinavia, but it struggled to adapt to post-industrialism. Since the 2000 completion of the Öresund Bridge, Malmö has undergone a major transformation, producing new architectural developments, supporting new biotech and IT companies, and attracting students through Malmö University and other higher education facilities. Over time, Malmö's demographics have changed and by the turn of the 2020s almost half the municipal population had a foreign background. The city contains many histori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
