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Adrian Miedziński
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Born (1985-08-20) 20 August 1985 (age 40)
Toruń, Poland
Nationality Polish
Career history
Poland
2001-2017, 2021 KS Toruń
2018-2019 Częstochowa
2020 Rybnik
2022, 2024 Bydgoszcz
2023 Leszno
Sweden
2008, 2017-2018 Indianerna
2009-2011, 2013-2014 Vargarna
2012 Hammarby
2016 Masarna
2019 Smederna
2021-2022 Rospiggarna
Great Britain
2004 Eastbourne
2006, 2015 Swindon
2007 Oxford
2012 Poole
Denmark
2004–2006 Slangerup
2009–2010 Brovst
2011 Esbjerg
Speedway Grand Prix statistics
Starts 6
Podiums 1 (1-0-0)
Finalist 1 time
Winner 1 times
Individual honours
2005 Individual U-21 Polish Champion
2013 Torun Grand Prix Champion
Team honours
2006 Team U-21 World Champion
2019 Elitserien

Adrian Miedziński is a famous motorcycle speedway rider from Poland. He was born on August 20, 1985, in Toruń, Poland. Speedway is an exciting sport where riders race special motorcycles around an oval track. Adrian has represented the Poland national speedway team four times in international competitions.

Adrian's Speedway Journey

Starting His Career

Adrian Miedziński began his speedway career in Poland in 2002. He first rode for the KS Toruń club. He stayed with this club for 16 seasons in a row. All these seasons were in the top Polish league, called the Ekstraliga.

Racing in Other Countries

In 2004, Adrian also started racing in the British league. His first team there was the Eastbourne Eagles. He later rode for the Swindon Robins in 2006. In 2007, he joined the Oxford Cheetahs. However, Oxford left the league, so Adrian did not race in Britain again until 2012.

Adrian Miedzinski 2007 Oxford speedway
Miedziński riding for Oxford in 2007

He returned to Britain in 2012 to ride for the Poole Pirates. In 2015, he had a second time with the Swindon Robins. Adrian also raced in Sweden and Denmark during his career.

Major Wins and Achievements

Adrian has won several important titles. In 2005, he became the Individual Under-21 Polish Champion. The next year, in 2006, he helped his team win the Team Under-21 World Championship.

One of his biggest achievements was in 2013. He won the Speedway Grand Prix of Poland race. This was part of the 2013 Speedway Grand Prix series. In 2019, he was part of the Smederna team that won the Elitserien in Sweden.

A Serious Accident

In 2022, while racing for the Bydgoszcz team, Adrian had a very serious accident. He suffered injuries to his brain and spine. He needed special medical care to recover.

About Adrian's Family

Adrian's father, Stanisław Miedziński, was also a speedway rider. It seems that speedway runs in their family!

Adrian's Top Results

World Championships

  • Under-21 World Cup
    • 2006 - World Champion

European Championships

  • European Pairs Championship
    • 2007 - 1st place in Semi-Final B
  • European Club Champions' Cup

Polish Championships

  • Individual Under-21 Polish Championship
    • 2003 - 2nd place
    • 2005 - Polish Champion
  • Golden Helmet
    • 2008 - Bronze medal
  • Silver Helmet (for U-21 riders)
    • 2004 - Winner
  • Bronze Helmet (for U-19 riders)
    • 2004 - Winner

See also

  • Poland national speedway team
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