Jan Rene Henningsen (born 2 March 1954) is a former international speedway rider from Denmark.

Speedway career

Henningsen won a bronze medal in the final of the

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in the

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. He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1975-1976, riding for

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World Final appearances

World Pairs Championship

1975 It was also declared the ''International Women's Year'' by the United Nations and the European Architectural Heritage Year by the Council of Europe. Events January * January 1 - Watergate scandal (United States): John N. Mitchell, H. R. ...

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(with Ole Olsen) - 3rd - 20pts (18)

References

1954 births Living people Danish speedway riders King's Lynn Stars riders Sportspeople from Esbjerg {{Speedway-stub