Geoffrey Allen Mudge (born 30 September 1935) is a former international

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rider from Australia. He earned 10 international caps for the

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and one cap for the

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Speedway career

Mudge won a silver medal during the

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in the

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. The medal was won under a Great Britain vest when Oceania riders were allowed to represent Britain. Mudge first rode in the British leagues for

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in 1960. he demanded a transfer away from Poole in 1970. He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1960 to 1976, riding for various clubs. When he finished racing for

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after the 1972 season he announced his retirement but would later return.

World Final appearances

World Pairs Championship

1968 Events January–February * January 1968, January – The I'm Backing Britain, I'm Backing Britain campaign starts spontaneously. * January 5 – Prague Spring: Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Cze ...

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(with Ray Wilson) - 2nd - 21pts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mudge, Geoff 1935 births Living people Australian speedway riders Exeter Falcons riders Australian expatriate speedway riders in England Newport Wasps riders Expatriate speedway riders in Wales Poole Pirates riders Reading Racers riders Southampton Saints riders Motorcycle racers from Adelaide