Sean Wilson (speedway rider)
Sean Wilson (born 7 November 1969 in York, England)[1] is a former international speedway rider who has ridden for Great Britain at test level.
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| Born | 7 November 1969 York, England |
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| Nationality |  |
| Website | www |
| Current club information | |
| Career status | Retired |
| Career history | |
| 1986-1988, 1999-2005 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1989-1990, 1997-1998 | Coventry Bees |
| 1990 | King's Lynn Stars |
| 1991-1993, 1995-1996 | Bradford Dukes |
| 2000-2003 | Västervik (SWE) |
| 2000 | TŻ Lublin (POL) |
| 2001-2002 | Opole (POL) |
| 2003 | Rawicz (POL) |
| Individual honours | |
| 1999, 2003, 2005 | Premier League Riders Champion |
| Team honours | |
| 1991, 1992, 1993 | British League KO Cup winner |
| 1997 | Craven Shield Winner |
| 1999, 2002 | Premier League Champion |
| 1995, 2002 | Premier League KO Cup Winner |
| 2001 | Premier Trophy Winner |
| 1999, 2002 | Young Shield Winner |
| 1999, 2000 | Premier League Fours Champion |
Career summary
Wilson had a career spanning 20 years, starting and finishing at Sheffield. He became Premier League Riders Champion three times.
His career ended early due to a number of injuries. In 2004 whilst riding in Joe Screen's testimonial at Belle Vue he crushed the C7 vertebrate in his neck leaving him in a neck brace for several months. He returned in 2005 but suffered a dislocated shoulder and a fractured humerus. He was subsequently, much to his disappointment, released at the end of 2005 which triggered a retirement.
After retirement
Wilson now has a speedway engine building business and counts former world champion Gary Havelock, Kyle Legault and David Howe amongst his past and present customers.
References
- Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6