Tobias Kroner (born 16 October 1985) is a former

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rider from Germany.

Speedway career

Kroner began his British league career after he signed for

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for the

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. He struggled during the season but switched to

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the following season where his form began to improve. In 2007, he remained with Ipswich and made his Polish league debut for

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in the

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. He then joined

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, with whom he reached the Ekstraliga. After four seasons with Ipswich he would have one more season in Britain riding for the

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during the

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. He continued to ride in Poland, racing for

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and

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. In 2012, Kroner became the champion of Germany after winning the

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kroner, Tobias 1985 births Living people German speedway riders Belle Vue Aces riders Ipswich Witches riders Oxford Cheetahs riders