Ove Fundin, Speedway - The Flying Fox

Ove Fundin, femfaldig världsmästare i speedway är bördig från Tranås. På Eriksbergs Museum i Tranås kan du ta del av hans framgångar. Här finns hans medaljer, pokaler och fotografier. Ove Fundin, speedwayförare, född 23 maj 1933 i Tranås, Småland.

Världsmästare i speedway 5 gånger 1956, 1960, 1961, 1963 och 1967. 6 gånger världsmästare i lag, 9 gånger svensk mästare. Ove Fundin fick Svenska Dagbladets guldmedalj 1961.

Hans internationella smeknamn var "the Flying Fox" eller "the Fox", eftersom han var rödhårig. I Sverige kallas han också ibland "Fundan". I en slogan heter det: "Det går undan med 'Fundan'!"

Ove Fundin (born May 23, 1933 in Tranås, Sweden) is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship five times (1956, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1967). He was known by the nickname of the "Flying Fox" or just "the Fox" because of his red hair.

It was suggested to him by Australian 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. 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. 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 by many to be the greatest rider of all time and this is reflected by the Speedway World Cup being named after him.

Fundin received the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal in 1961

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[TheWhitehall]

Ove still looking very trim and fit. Ready for more "battles" wih Briggo!

[KONSTRAKAN]

@TheWhitehall The Flying Fox is always ready

[TheWhitehall]

@KONSTRAKAN As is Briggo.....!

[MrHubbbert]

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