Post by speedway_history on Dec 6, 2008 19:17:06 GMT 1
Krzysztof Cegielski
Born:
03.09.1979, Poland
British Clubs:
Poole (2001)
Year..Clubs..Meetings..Rides..Points..Bonus..Average..Maxima
2001..Poole..34..166..319..27..8.34..1F
Honours:
World Under 21 Finalist (2000)
Polish GP Wildcard (2001)
GP Rider (2002, 2003)
5 Polish Caps
Other Information:
Awarded a permanent wildcard for the Speedway Grand Prix series in 2002 and 2003.
Suffered a career ending crash on 3rd June 2003 whilst racing in a Swedish league meeting in Vetlanda. Krzysztof was told he had a damaged spinal cord, which would leave him unable to walk. But with years of intense rehab, and pure determination, he has been able to stand on his own, walk short distances, and has even been back on a speedway bike.
Krzysztof continued to be involved in speedway. He became president of the Methanol Association, which represents Polish riders, and commentates on speedway in Poland.
News References:
2003..General, Injury
Born:
03.09.1979, Poland
British Clubs:
Poole (2001)
Year..Clubs..Meetings..Rides..Points..Bonus..Average..Maxima
2001..Poole..34..166..319..27..8.34..1F
Honours:
World Under 21 Finalist (2000)
Polish GP Wildcard (2001)
GP Rider (2002, 2003)
5 Polish Caps
Other Information:
Awarded a permanent wildcard for the Speedway Grand Prix series in 2002 and 2003.
Suffered a career ending crash on 3rd June 2003 whilst racing in a Swedish league meeting in Vetlanda. Krzysztof was told he had a damaged spinal cord, which would leave him unable to walk. But with years of intense rehab, and pure determination, he has been able to stand on his own, walk short distances, and has even been back on a speedway bike.
Krzysztof continued to be involved in speedway. He became president of the Methanol Association, which represents Polish riders, and commentates on speedway in Poland.
News References:
2003..General, Injury