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Henry Long (26 July 1927 – 8 July 2019) was an international speedway rider from South Africa.[1] He earned 33 caps for the South African national speedway team.[2]
| Born | 26 July 1927 Alberton, Johannesburg, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Died | 8 July 2019 (aged 91) Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Career history | |
| 1948 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1949–1952 | Belle Vue Aces |
| Individual honours | |
| 1952 | Speedway World Championship finalist |
Long was a leading speedway rider in the 1950s. He reached the final of the Speedway World Championship in 1952.[3][4]
He rode in the top tier of British Speedway, riding for Sheffield Tigers in 1948[5] and Belle Vue Aces from 1949[6] to 1952.[7]
Individual World Championship
- 1952 -
London, Wembley Stadium - 10th - 7pts
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