Grzegorz Walasek (born 29 August 1976) is a Polish motorcycle speedway rider who has competed in the Speedway Grand Prix series and earned 15 international caps for the Poland national speedway team.
Career Born in Krosno Odrzańskie, Poland, Walasek began his senior career in 1993 with ZKŻ Zielona Góra, and won the Polish Under-21 Championship in 1997. In 2000, he began riding in the UK with Poole Pirates. In 2004, he won the senior Polish individual championship. He was part of the Polish team that won the Speedway World Cup in 2005 and 2007.
Walasek rode in 22 Speedway Grand Prix, reaching one final and scoring a total of 138 points.
For his sporting achievements, Walasek received the Golden Cross of Merit in 2007." M.P. 2007 nr 78 poz. 834", Polish Government. Retrieved 8 March 2015
In 2015, Walasek returned to ZKŻ Zielona Góra for a third stint, extended his contract with Rospiggarna in Sweden, and signed to ride for Leicester Lions in the Elite League.Borek, David (2014) "Oficjalnie: Grzegorz Walasek wraca do Falubazu!", sportowefakty.pl, 22 December 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2015"Speedway: Leicester Lions sign two-time World Cup champion Grzegorz Walasek ", Leicester Mercury, 7 March 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2015Borek, David (2014) "Grzegorz Walasek przedłużył kontrakt z Rospiggarną", sportowefakty.pl, 21 November 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2015
World Championships Speedway Grand Prix 2001 - 16th place (34 points as wild card and reserve) 2002 - 21st place (25 points) 2004 - 23rd place (13 points as wild card) 2009 - 13th place (66 points) Speedway World Cup 2002 - 4th place (2 points) 2004 - 4th place (5 points in race-off) 2005 - Winner 2007 - Winner
European Championships Individual European Championship 2006 - Silver medal European Pairs Championship 2006 - 1st place (12+2 points in Semi-Final B) European Club Champions' Cup 2004 - European Champion (12 points) 2009 - Toruń - European Champion (8 pts) Rivne
Polish Championships Individual Polish Championship 2004 - Polish Champion Individual U-21 Polish Championship 1997 - Polish Champion Team Polish Championship (Speedway Ekstraliga) 2003 - Polish Champion 2004 - Bronze medal 2005 - Bronze medal Golden Helmet 2004 - Bronze medal 2007 - Gold medal Silver Helmet (U-21) 1997 - Bronze medal Bronze Helmet (U-19) 1995 - Bronze medal
Speedway Grand Prix results
See also Poland national speedway team List of Speedway Grand Prix riders
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