Øyvind Sandem Berg (8 October 1943 – January 2008) was an international motorcycle speedway rider from Norway.[1][2] He earned 14 caps for the Norway national speedway team.[3]
| Born | 8 October 1943 Askim, Norway |
|---|---|
| Died | January 2008 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Career history | |
| 1967 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| 1968-1970 | Glasgow Tigers |
| 1971-1972 | Oxford Cheetahs |
| 1974 | Poole Pirates |
| Individual honours | |
| 1967, 1968, 1969, 1976, 1977 | Norwegian Championship runner-up |
| Team honours | |
| 1968 | World Pairs bronze medal |
Speedway career
editBerg was a five times runner-up in the Norwegian Championship in 1967, 1968, 1969, 1976 and 1977.[4][5]
Berg joined Edinburgh Monarchs in 1967[6] and then rode for Glasgow Tigers 1968 until 1970,[7] Oxford from 1971 to 1972 and finally Poole in 1974.ref>"History Archive". British Speedway. Retrieved 11 July 2021.</ref>
World Final appearances
editWorld Pairs Championship
edit- 1968 -
Kempten (with Odd Fossengen) - 3rd - 16pts (11)
* Unofficial World Championships.
References
edit- ^ "Top riders are flying in for the big clash". Daily Mirror. 21 June 1973. Retrieved 26 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Speedway riders, history and results". wwosbackup. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ "Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Norway National Championship". Edinburgh Speedway Archive. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ "NM Individuelt". Speedway Norge. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "In Nordic final". Halifax Evening Courier. 29 May 1967. Retrieved 26 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Reidar Eide and Oyvind Berg". Daily Record. 16 May 1968. Retrieved 26 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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