Robert Fiske "Bob" Spalding (18 April 1941 – 8 December 1997) was a British

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racer. He was born in

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to British parents and was a former F1 Powerboat World Champion and 4 times winner of the Paris six-hour. Spalding began his boating career in 1961. In 1985, he won the

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, but did not defend his title the next season after having to retire following head injuries as a result of crashing in the Seville Grand Prix.

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1941 births 1997 deaths British motorboat racers Formula 1 Powerboat drivers {{UK-sport-bio-stub