Английская Википедия:Dean Standing

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Dean Michael Standing (born 20 June 1969) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from England. He earned four international caps for the England national speedway team.[1]

Biography

Standing, born in Southampton, began his British leagues career riding for Eastbourne Eagles during the 1985 National League season.[2] He made extraordinary progress from one season to the next, rising from a 1.21 average to 7.06.[3] The form helped contribute towards a league and cup double triumph in 1986.[4]

The following year in 1987, he once again experienced a league and cup double success[5] and also rode several times for Wolverhampton Wolves.[6] After another solid season for Eastbourne in 1988, he signed for Ipswich Witches and gained individual recognition after reaching the finals of the 1989 and 1990 Speedway Under-21 World Championship.[7]

He spent two seasons with Swindon Robins (1991 and 1992)[8] before deciding to quit following a serious crash in September 1992, in which he suffered a broken collarbone and wrist injuries.[9] He made a one-season comeback in 1996 for Eastbourne.

Family

His brother Darren Standing was also a professional speedway rider.[1]

References

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