Freddie Williams is a former Motorcycle speedway rider from Wales who was World Champion on two occasions. He was the winner of the Speedway World Championship in 1950 and 1953 and runner-up in 1952.

Career

Williams rode for the Wembley Lions for his entire career, from 1947 until 1956. Williams became the first British rider to win two World titles, a feat only matched by Peter Craven a decade later.

Williams represented England in test match series.

World Final Appearances

• 1950 - Wembley - Winner - 14pts
• 1951 - Wembley - 9th - 7pts
• 1952 - Wembley - 2nd - 13pts
• 1953 - Wembley - Winner - 14pts

References

External links

• Freddie Williams at BBC Oxford
• Freddie Williams interview at BBC Oxford