Denis Rashitovich Gizatullin (born 11 March 1983 in Oktiabrsky, Russia)[1][2] is a former international motorcycle speedway rider and former captain of the Russian national team.[3][4] He earned 15 caps for the Russia national team.[5]
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| Born | 11 March 1983 Oktiabrsky, Russia |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Russian |
| Career history | |
| Russia | |
| 2000, 2013 | Salavat |
| 2001–2007, 2012, 2017–2023 | Oktyabrsky |
| 2008–2011, 2014–2015 | Balakovo |
| 2016 | Vladivostok |
| Poland | |
| 2005, 2014 | Daugavpils |
| 2006–2009 | Rybnik |
| 2010–2011 | Bydgoszcz |
| 2012–2013 | Ostrów |
| 2014 | Łódź |
| 2015 | Krosno |
| 2016–2019 | Opole |
| Great Britain | |
| 2007, 2012-2013 | Eastbourne Eagles |
| Sweden | |
| 2006 | Kaparna |
| 2008 | Hammarby |
| Individual honours | |
| 2007, 2008 | Russian champion |
| 2002, 2004 | Russian U-21 Champion |
Career
editHe is a two times Russian champion, having won the Russian national championship in 2007 and 2008.[6]
Gizatullin was part of the Lokomotiv Daugavpils team that first competed in the Polish leagues in 2005.[7] In 2005 he represented Russia in the 2005 World Cup.[8]
Gizatullin first rode in the British leagues in 2007 for Eastbourne Eagles.[9] Although he only rode one match in 2007 he returned to the club for the 2012 and 2013 seasons.[10]
Career history
editWorld Championships
edit
European Championships
edit- Individual European Championship
- 2007
Wiener Neustadt - 6th place (9 points) - 2008
Lendava - The Final will be on 2008-08-23 (Winner of Semi-Final 1)
- 2007
- Individual U-19 European Championship
- 2001
Pardubice - track reserve (1 point) - 2002
Daugavpils - 7th place (8 points)
- 2001
- European Pairs Championship
- European Club Champions' Cup
Russian Championships
edit- Russian Individual Speedway Championship[6]
- 2004 - 2nd place
- 2005 - 3rd place
- 2006 - 2nd place
- 2007 - Champion
- 2008 - Champion
- Individual U-21 Russian Championship
- 2002 - Champion
- 2003 - 2nd place
- 2004 - Champion
- Team Russian U-21 Championship
- 2003 - 2nd place
- 2004 - 2nd place
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Świat Żużla, No 1 (73) / 2008, pages 36-37, ISSN 1429-3285
- ^ Świat Żużla, No 3 (75) / 2008, page 24, ISSN 1429-3285
- ^ Bamford, Robert (2008). Methanol Press Speedway Yearbook 2008. Methanol Press. ISBN 978-0-9553103-5-5.
- ^ "Gizatullin, Denis". Polish Speedway Database. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ "Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Russian Individual Speedway Championship". Historia Sportu Zuzlowego. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "The city on the Dvina River is saturated with speedway". Polsat Sport. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "Gafurov shines in World Team Cup". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ "2008 Rider index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ "Eastbourne Eagles co-promoter Mike Bellerby eyes play-offs". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 September 2024.