 Berwick 2003(Kristensen back row, 2nd from right) | |
| Born | (1977-06-11) 11 June 1977 (age 47) Holstebro, Denmark |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Danish |
| Career history | |
| Denmark | |
| 1998–2001 | Herning |
| 2002 | Kronjylland |
| 2003 | Slangerup |
| Great Britain | |
| 1999, 2002–2004 | Berwick Bandits |
| 2000–2001, 2004 | Swindon Robins |
| 2005 | Glasgow Tigers |
| 2005 | Newcastle Diamonds |
| Individual honours | |
| 1997 | Danish U21 champion |
| Team honours | |
| 2000 | Knockout Cup (tier 2) |
| 2002 | Fours |
Claus Kristensen (born 11 June 1977) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Denmark.
Biography
Kristensen, born in Holstebro, came to prominence in 1997, after he won the Danish U21 championship. Initially he rode for Herning in Denmark before securing a deal to ride in the British league system.
He began his British leagues career riding for Berwick Bandits during the 1999 Premier League speedway season.
The following season in 2000, he joined Swindon Robins, improved his average to 7.13 and would help the club win the Knockout Cup.
On his return to Berwick for the 2002 Premier League speedway season he was part of the four that won the Premier League Four-Team Championship, which was held on 21 July 2002, at the Brandon Stadium.
Kristensen reached the final of the Danish Individual Speedway Championship, three times in 1998, 2002 and 2003.
Kristensen's final season in Britain was in 2005, when he rode for both Glasgow Tigers and Newcastle Diamonds.
References
- "Ultimate Rider Index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- "Danish Junior Champions". Speedway Life. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- "Bandits arrested as Wasps buzz". South Wales Echo. 31 May 1999. Retrieved 20 April 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- "1999 season". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- "Rider averages 1929 to 2009" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- "2000 KO cup final" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- "2002 season fixtures and results" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- "2002 Premier League Four-Team Championship". You Tube. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- "Claus Kristensen". WWOS backup. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- "Danish Individual Championships". Speedway History. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
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