Jacob Olsen (born 18 September 1972) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Denmark.[1][2][3]
| Born | 18 September 1972 (age 51) Haderslev, Denmark |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Danish |
| Career history | |
| Denmark | |
| 1992 | Fjelsted |
| 1994–1995 | Vojens |
| 1999 | Slangerup |
| Great Britain | |
| 1993–1994 | Coventry Bees |
| 1995 | Wolverhampton Wolves |
| Individual honours | |
| 1989 | Danish U21 bronze medal |
Career
Olsen came to prominence after reaching the final of the Under-21 World Championship on two occasions in 1991 and 1993. He had previously won the bronze medal in the Danish Under 21 Individual Speedway Championship in 1989.[4][5]
He started racing in the British leagues during the 1993 British League season, when riding for the Coventry Bees.[6][1] He also rode in the top tier of British speedway for Wolverhampton Wolves during the 1995 Premier League speedway season.[1]
He earned four caps for the Denmark national speedway team[1] and later became a promoter of speedway.[7]
Family
His father Ole Olsen was one of the all-time great speedway riders.[1]