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Zdeněk Kudrna
Zdeněk Kudrna (born 2 September 1946 in Čisovice, Czechoslovakia - died 1 June 1982) was an international speedway rider who reached he Speedway World Championship final in 1979. He also finished third in the Individual Ice Racing World Championship twice, in 1977 and 1979.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). ''A History of the World Speedway Championship''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. Kudrna was Czech Ice Racing champion six times, after the last of which he was awarded title ''Sportsman of the Year'' by the Czech Motorcycle Federation. Kudrna first rode in the UK for the Exeter Falcons in 1979 with compatriots Aleš Dryml Sr., Jan Verner and Václav Verner. Also in 1979 he finished seventh Speedway World Championship final and was a member of the Czechoslovak team that finished third in the Speedway World Team Cup. 1980 saw him move to the Birmingham Brummies where he was nicknamed '' Kermit'' due to his bright green leathers. The Czechoslovak authorities refused him permi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ÄŒisovice
Čisovice is a municipality and village in Prague-West District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic The Czech Republic, or simply Czechia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Historically known as Bohemia, it is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. Th .... It has about 1,100 inhabitants. Administrative parts The village of Bojov is an administrative part of Čisovice. Notable people * Zdeněk Kudrna (1946–1982), speedway rider References Villages in Prague-West District {{PragueWest-geo-stub ... [...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-vie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1977 Individual Long Track World Championship ...
The 1977 Individual Long Track World Championship was the seventh edition of the FIM speedway Individual Long Track World Championship. The event was held on 11 September 1977 in Aalborg, Denmark. The world title was won by Anders Michanek of Sweden. Final Classification Key * E = eliminated (no further ride) * f = fell * ef = engine failure References {{International speedway 1977 Speedway competitions in Denmark Motor Motor An engine or motor is a machine designed to convert one or more forms of energy into mechanical energy. Available energy sources include potential energy (e.g. energy of the Earth's gravitational field as exploited in hydroelectric power ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976 Individual Long Track World Championship
The 1976 Individual Long Track World Championship was the sixth edition of the FIM speedway Individual Long Track World Championship. The event was held on 12 September 1976 in Mariánské Lázně, Czech Republic which was Czechoslovakia at the time. The world title was won by Ivan Mauger of New Zealand for a third time. Final Classification Key * E = eliminated (no further ride) * f = fell * e.f = engine failure References {{International speedway 1976 Events January * January 3 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 11 – The 1976 Phila ... Sport in Czechoslovakia Speedway competitions in the Czech Republic Sports competitions in Czechoslovakia Motor Motor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petr OndraÅ¡Ãk
Petr OndraÅ¡Ãk (born 8 October 1951 in Brezolupy, Czechoslovakia) is a former Czechoslovak international motorcycle speedway rider. He earned 26 caps for the Czechoslovakian national speedway team. Career OndraÅ¡Ãk reached the World Final four times. He finished runner-up three times in the Czech speedway Championship. He rode in the United Kingdom for the Wolverhampton Wolves (1980), Eastbourne Eagles (1983) and the Birmingham Brummies (1983). Family Petr, the father of former Trelawny Tigers rider Pavel OndraÅ¡Ãk, is now an international referee. World Final appearances Individual World Championship * 1978 - London, Wembley Stadium - 16th - 0pts * 1979 - Chorzów, Silesian Stadium - Reserve - did not ride * 1980 - Göteborg, Ullevi - 16th - 0pts * 1984 - Göteborg, Ullevi - 13th - 3pts World Pairs Championship * 1973 - BorÃ¥s (with Jiřà Štancl) - 6th - 11pts (2) World Team Cup * 1980 - WrocÅ‚aw, Olympic Stadium (with Jiřà Štancl / ZdenÄ›k Kudrna / ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olympic Stadium (Wrocław)
''Olympic Stadium'' is the name usually given to the main stadium of an Olympic Games. An Olympic stadium is the site of the opening and closing ceremonies. Many, though not all, of these venues actually contain the words ''Olympic Stadium'' as part of their names, such as stadiums in Amsterdam, Berlin, Helsinki and Paris. Olympic Stadium may also be named a multi-purpose stadium which hosts Olympic sports. . Big Olympic Encyclopedia. Moscow 2006. In the case of the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrocław
Wrocław (; , . german: Breslau, , also known by other names) is a city in southwestern Poland and the largest city in the historical region of Silesia. It lies on the banks of the Oder in the Silesian Lowlands of Central Europe, roughly from the Sudeten Mountains to the south. , the official population of Wrocław is 674,132 making it the third largest city in Poland. The population of the Wrocław metropolitan area is around 1.25 million. Wrocław is the historical capital of Silesia and Lower Silesia. Today, it is the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. The history of the city dates back over 1,000 years; at various times, it has been part of the Kingdom of Poland, the Kingdom of Bohemia, the Kingdom of Hungary, the Habsburg monarchy of Austria, the Kingdom of Prussia and Germany, until it became again part of Poland in 1945 as the result of territorial changes of Poland immediately after World War II. Wrocław is a university city with a student popula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 Speedway World Team Cup
The 1980 Speedway World Team Cup was the 21st edition of the FIM Speedway World Team Cup to determine the team world champions. The final took place at the Vojens Speedway Center in Denmark. England won their eighth title to extend their record and the United States had their best performance to date finishing second. The defending champions New Zealand finished last in the British qualifying round. Qualification Round 1 * May 18 * King's Lynn, Norfolk Arena * Referee: G Bergstrom * England & USA to Intercontinental Final Round 2 * June 11 * Kumla, Kumla Speedway * Denmark & Sweden to Intercontinental Final Round 3 * May 18 * Castiglione Olona * Soviet Union & Italy to Continental Semi-Final Round 4 * May 17 * Krumbach, Bavaria * West Germany & Netherlands to Continental Semi-Final Tournament Continental Semifinal * June 29 * Rodenbach, Rhineland-Palatinate * West Germany & Soviet Union to Continental Final Continental Final * July 13 * Bremen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiřà Štancl
Jiřà Štancl (born 18 November 1949 in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from Czechoslovakia. Career Štancl reached the final of the Speedway World Championship on nine occasions between 1971 and 1984, finishing a career best 9th in 1982 in Los Angeles. He won the Czechoslovakian National Championship twelve times, has appeared in the World Team Cup finals on seven occasions and in the Speedway World Pairs Championship finals seven times. Štancl won the famed Golden Helmet of Pardubice in 1974, 1976, 1978, 1981 and 1982. Family His son, George, is also a rider. World Final Appearances Individual World Championship * 1971 - Gothenburg, Ullevi - 13th - 3pts * 1976 - Chorzów, Silesian Stadium - 10th - 6pts * 1977 - Gothenburg, Ullevi - 14th - 3pts * 1978 - London, Wembley Stadium - 15th - 2pts * 1980 - Gothenburg, Ullevi - 13th - 5pts * 1981 - London, Wembley Stadium - 16th - 3pts * 1982 - Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum - 9 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White City Stadium
White City Stadium was a stadium located in White City, London, England. Built for the 1908 Summer Olympics, it hosted the finish of the first modern marathon and other sports like swimming, speedway, boxing, show jumping, athletics, stock car racing, concerts and a match at the 1966 World Cup. From 1927, it was a venue for greyhound racing, hosting the English Greyhound Derby until its closure in 1984. The stadium was demolished in 1985 and the site is now occupied by White City Place. History Designed by the engineer J. J. Webster and completed in 10 months by George Wimpey, on part of the site of the Franco-British Exhibition, this stadium with a seating capacity of 68,000 was opened by King Edward VII on 27 April 1908 after the first stanchion had been placed in position by Lady Desborough on 2 August 1907. The cost of construction was £60,000. Upon completion, the stadium had a running track and three laps to the mile (536 m); outside there was a , cycle track. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979 Speedway World Team Cup
The 1979 Speedway World Team Cup was the 20th edition of the FIM Speedway World Team Cup to determine the team world champions. The final took place on 16 September at the White City Stadium in London. New Zealand won their first title defeating defending champions Denmark, who finished in second place. Qualification Round A * May 20 * Reading, Smallmead Stadium * Referee: C.Bergstrom * New Zealand and USA to Intercontinental Final Round B * May 20 * Tampere, Ratinan stadion * Denmark and Sweden to Intercontinental Final Round C * May 20 * Kempten * Austria and Netherlands to Continental Semifinal Round D * May 20 * Miskolc * Soviet Union and Hungary to Continental Semifinal Tournament Continental Semifinal * July 15 * Pardubice, SvÃtkova Stadion * Soviet Union and Hungary to Continental Final Continental Final * July 29 * WrocÅ‚aw, Olympic Stadium * Att: 35,000 * Poland and Czechoslovakia to Final Intercontinental Final * June 14 * Eskilstuna * Att ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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