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Adrian Miedziński
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Born (1985-08-20) 20 August 1985 (age 39)
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 in international competitions many times.

Adrian Miedziński's Speedway Journey

Adrian Miedziński started his speedway career in Poland in 2002. He made his first appearance for KS Toruń, a team from his hometown. He rode for this club for 16 years in a row, always competing in the Ekstraliga, which is Poland's top speedway league.

Early Achievements

In 2004, Adrian also started racing in the British league for the Eastbourne Eagles. He quickly showed his talent.

  • In 2005, he became the Individual Under-21 Polish Champion. This means he was the best young rider in Poland!
  • In 2006, he helped his team win the Team Under-21 World Championship. This was a big win for Poland.
Adrian Miedzinski 2007 Oxford speedway
Adrian Miedziński riding for Oxford in 2007

After riding for the Swindon Robins in 2006, he joined the Oxford Cheetahs in 2007. However, Oxford later left the league, and Adrian did not race in Britain again until 2012.

Grand Prix Success

A major highlight of Adrian's career came in 2013. He won the Speedway Grand Prix of Poland in his hometown of Toruń. This was part of the 2013 Speedway Grand Prix series, where the best riders in the world compete.

  • In 2015, he returned to the Swindon Robins for a second time.
  • In 2019, he was part of the Smederna team that won the Elitserien in Sweden.

Facing Challenges

In 2022, while racing for Bydgoszcz, Adrian had a very serious accident. He suffered significant injuries to his brain and spine. Doctors had to put him into a special medical sleep to help him recover. It was a difficult time, but he has been working hard to get better.

Personal Life

Adrian Miedziński comes from a speedway family. His father, Stanisław Miedziński, was also a speedway rider.

Major Results

Adrian has achieved many important results throughout his career. Here are some of his biggest wins and top finishes:

World Championships

  • Under-21 World Cup
    • 2006 - World Champion

Polish Championships

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

See Also

  • Poland national speedway team
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