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Martin Lampkin
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Lampkin on a Bultaco Sherpa in 1978
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| Born | 28 December 1950 |
| Died | 2 April 2016 (aged 65) England
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| Nationality |  British |
Martin Lampkin (28 December 1950 – 2 April 2016) was an English professional motorcycle competitor. He competed in many of off-road motorcycle events, but specialized in observed trials competitions. He won the inaugural FIM Trial World Championship held in 1975.
Lampkin is the father of twelve-time trials world champion, Dougie Lampkin. In a genre of motorcycling competition that features balletic grace and acrobatic finesse, Lampkin was known for using sheer momentum and physical strength to assault trials course sections.