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Barry Sheene

British motorcycle racer (1950-2003) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 52

Barry Steven Frank Sheene was a British professional motorcycle racer and television sports presenter. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing between 1971 and 1984, most prominently as a member of the Suzuki factory racing team where he won two consecutive FIM World Championships in 1976 and 1977.

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2003Died10 March 20032001MotoGP LegendsAward1978Member of the Order of the British EmpireAward1977Segrave TrophyAward1950Born11 September 1950

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MotoGP Legends2001
Member of the Order of the British Empire1978
Segrave Trophy1977

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Sheene remains the last British competitor to win the premier class of FIM road racing competitions.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1950 to 2003 · aged 52

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