Kalle Katajisto (born 24 April

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) is a Finnish former

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rider.

Career

Katajisto was a member of the Finnish national team. He rode in the British leagues when he signed for

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in 2007. He stayed with the Scottish club for four seasons leaving after the 2014 season. However, he was to return to Britain in 2013 and 2014 riding for the

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. In 2009, he won the bronze medal at the

Finnish Individual Speedway Championship The Finnish Individual Speedway Championship is a Motorcycle speedway championship held each year to determine the Finnish national champion. It was first staged in 1955. Winners See also Finland national speedway team References {{Interna ...

Results

World Championships

* Team World Championships (

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and

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) ** ''

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- 3rd place in the Qualifying Round Two'' * Individual U-21 World Championship ** ''

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- 12th place in the Qualifying Round Four'' ** ''

- 12th place in the Qualifying Round Five'' * Team U-21 World Championship (Under-21 World Cup) ** ''

- 4th place in the Qualifying Round Two'' ** ''

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- 4th place in the Qualifying Round One''

European Championships

* Individual U-19 European Championship ** ''

- 15th place in the Semi-Final 2'' **

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- 12th place (5 pts) * Team U-19 European Championship ** ''

- 2nd place in the Semi-Final''

Domestic competitions

* Individual Finnish Junior Championship ** 2008 - Runner-up * British

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- 13th place for

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Katajisto, Kalle Finnish speedway riders 1991 births Living people Edinburgh Monarchs riders Plymouth Devils riders