Paolo Salvatelli is an Italian

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rider who was a member of Italy national speedway team at the

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and earned 20 international caps.

Career

In 1988, he made his debut in the British leagues, when appearing for

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during the 1998 season but his season was cut short after he injured his shoulder ligaments. He won the bronze medal on three separate occasions at the Italian Individual Speedway Championship in 1987, 1992 and 2003.

References

1962 births Living people Italian speedway riders {{Italy-speedway-bio-stub