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Ove Fundin was born on 23 May, 1933 in Tranås, Sweden, is a Swedish motorcycle speedway rider. Discover Ove Fundin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 90 years old?
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Tranås, Sweden |
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Sweden
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Ove Fundin Height, Weight & Measurements
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Ove Fundin Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ove Fundin worth at the age of 90 years old? Ove Fundin’s income source is mostly from being a successful rider. He is from Sweden. We have estimated Ove Fundin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Ove Fundin (born 23 May 1933) is a Swedish former professional motorcycle speedway rider.
He competed in the Speedway World Championships from 1951 to 1970.
It was suggested to him by Australian champion Aub Lawson that he ride in Britain and he joined the Norwich Stars, riding for them from 1955 until 1964 when the Firs stadium closed.
Fundin is notable for winning the Speedway World Championship Final five times (1956, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1967), a record bettered only by Ivan Mauger and fellow Swede Tony Rickardsson who each won six World Championships.
He finished runner-up in the championship 3 times (1957–59) and was third in 1962, 1964 and 1965 meaning that from his first win in 1956 until his last in 1967, Fundin did not finish lower than a podium place in a record eleven World Finals.
He was known by the nickname of the "Flying Fox" or just "the Fox" because of his red hair.
He also helped Sweden win the World Team Cup in 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1967 and 1970 as well as the Speedway World Pairs Championship in 1968.
He is considered to being one of the greatest riders of all time (along with the likes of Ivan Mauger and Hans Nielsen) and this is reflected by the Speedway World Cup being named after him.
Fundin went through the World Team Cup (including qualifying rounds and the final in Gothenburg) undefeated in 1960, a feat not matched until Australia's Jason Crump went through the 2001 Speedway World Cup undefeated.
Fundin also made several visits to Australia during his career with considerable success.
Fundin received the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal in 1961 (shared with Sten Lundin).
Then he rode for Long Eaton 1966, Belle Vue 1967, Wembley 1970 but will always be remembered for the glory days at Norwich Stars where he was worshiped by the home fans.
He made a total of 15 World Final appearances coming runner-up three times and third three times as well as his five wins.
Along with representing Sweden and various "Rest of the World" teams in Test Matches against the Australians, he won the South Australian Championship four times (1966, 1967, 1969, 1970) at the Rowley Park Speedway in Adelaide, and the Western Australian Championship at the Claremont Speedway in Perth in 1969.
He won a record nine Swedish Championships.
Fundin was honoured as a Freeman of the City of Norwich in 2006, only the second non-English person to be awarded this honour.
The ceremony was completed at Norwich City Hall Council chamber by the Lord Mayor of Norwich on October 30, 2006.
He currently lives on the French Riviera.
* Unofficial World Championships.
In 2013, Fundin was named an FIM Legend for his motorcycling achievements.
Fundin was born in Tranås.
