Tommy Jansson

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Tommy Jansson


Photo credit: Keith Lawson

Born:

02.10.1952, Eskilstuna, Sweden

Died:

20.05.1976

British Clubs:

Wembley (1971)
Wimbledon (1972, 1973, 1975, 1976)

Year..Club..Meetings..Rides..Points..Bonus..Average..Maxima

1971..Wembley..3..11..11..0..4.00
1972..Wimbledon..17..73..126..10..7.45..2F
1973..Wimbledon..20..87..188..12..9.19..4F
1975..Wimbledon..29..128..321..3..10.12..5F..1P
1976..Wimbledon..8..40..99.5..3..10.25..1F

Honours:

World Finalist (1971, 1975)
World Final Reserve (1973, 1974)
Swedish Champion (1974)
Swedish Junior Champion (1970)

Other Information:

Tommy was tragically killed at the age of just 23 in a World Championship qualifying meeting in Stockholm, Sweden.

Brother of Bo Jansson. Uncle to Jimmy Jansson.

News References:

1973..Team news, WTC, WTC