Nationality England Career status retired | Name Gordon Kennett | |
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Born September 2, 1953 (age 71) England ( 1953-09-02 ) 1970-1972, 1979-1982,1985-19901970, 19841971197119711972-19751976-19781971, 19831991-199219931993 Eastbourne EaglesWimbledon DonsLeicester LionsHackney HawksCradley HeathensOxford RebelsWhite City RebelsKing's Lynn StarsMilton Keynes KnightsExeter FalconsWolverhampton Wolves 19761978 London Riders ChampionshipOlympique 19711975197719781986, 1987 British League Division Two ChampionMidland Cup winnerBritish League ChampionWorld Pairs ChampionNational League Champion |
Gordon William Kennett (born 2 September 1953) is a former motorcycle speedway rider. In 1978 he won the World Pairs Championship with Malcolm Simmons. He also finished runner-up to Ole Olsen in the 1978 Speedway World Championship at Wembley. Gordon's career spanned twenty four years including spells with White City Rebels and Eastbourne Eagles
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Family
Brothers Dave and Brian (Barney) also rode and currently his nephew Edward Kennett, son of Dave, rides for the Coventry Bees and has represented Great Britain in the Speedway World Cup.
Individual World Championship
World Pairs Championship
World Team Cup
References
Gordon Kennett Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA