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Sten Lundin

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Sten Lundin was a Swedish professional motocross racer, born on 20 November 1931 and died on 3 June 2016. He competed in the FIM Motocross World Championships between 1953 and 1966 and was world champion twice, in 1959 and 1961. He belonged to the contingent of Swedish riders, with Bill Nilsson, Rolf Tibblin and Torsten Hallman, who dominated the sport in the late 1950s and early 1960s. During the eight years from 1957 to 1964 he finished third or better in the world championships, which made him one of the most accomplished riders of his era, and he was distinguished by a relaxed riding style.

Facts
Birth Year
1931 1
Medals or Titles Band
2-4 1
Titles
2 1
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Competed In

FIM Motocross World Championship, Competitions
Source Sten Lundin (Wikipedia)

Plays

Motocross, Sports
Source Sten Lundin (Wikipedia)
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Nationality

Sweden

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Sten Lundin (20 November 1931 – 3 June 2016) was a Swedish professional motocross racer.
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1. Sten Lundin (Wikipedia)
  • Lead, birth date
    Sten Lundin (20 November 1931-3 June 2016) was a Swedish professional motocross racer.
  • Lead, titles
    A two-time World Champion (1959, 1961), Lundin was part of a contingent of Swedish motorcyclists including; Bill Nilsson, Rolf Tibblin and Torsten Hallman who dominated the sport of motocross in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
  • Lead, title count
    A two-time World Champion (1959, 1961), Lundin was part of a contingent of Swedish motorcyclists including; Bill Nilsson, Rolf Tibblin and Torsten Hallman who dominated the sport of motocross in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
  • Lead, nationality
    Sten Lundin (20 November 1931-3 June 2016) was a Swedish professional motocross racer.
  • Plays: Motocross, Lead
    Sten Lundin (20 November 1931-3 June 2016) was a Swedish professional motocross racer.
  • Competed In: FIM Motocross World Championship, Lead, competition
    He competed in the FIM Motocross World Championships between 1953 and 1966.
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