Kalle Katajisto
| Born | 24 April 1991 |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Career history | |
| Great Britain | |
| 2011–2014 | Edinburgh Monarchs |
| 2013-2014 | Plymouth Devils |
Kalle Katajisto (born 24 April 1991)[1] is a Finnish former motorcycle speedway rider.[2][3] He earned 3 caps for the Finland national speedway team.[4]
Career
Katajisto was a member of the Finnish national team.[5] He rode in the British leagues when he signed for Edinburgh Monarchs in 2007. He stayed with the Scottish club for four seasons leaving after the 2014 season. However, he was to return to Britain in 2013[6] and 2014 riding for the Plymouth Devils.[7]
In 2009, he won the bronze medal at the Finnish Individual Speedway Championship.[8]
Results
World Championships
- Team World Championships (Speedway World Team Cup and Speedway World Cup)
- 2009 - 3rd place in the Qualifying round Two
- Individual U-21 World Championship
- Team U-21 World Championship (Under-21 World Cup)
European Championships
- Individual U-19 European Championship
- Team U-19 European Championship
- 2009 - 2nd place in the semi-final
Domestic competitions
- Individual Finnish Junior Championship
- 2008 - Runner-up
- British Premier League
- 2007 - 13th place for Edinburgh Monarchs
See also
References
- ^ "Sylwetki uczestników finału IMEJ w Tarnowie (część VI)" (in Polish). SportoweFakty.pl. 2009-07-10. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
- ^ "Kalle Katajisto". WWOS backup. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ "2008 Rider index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ "Ultimate rider index, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ Media, Wirtualna Polska (2010-06-26). "Bogdanow najlepszy w Krsko! Dwóch Polaków za burtą!". sportowefakty.wp.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ "Speedway: Plymouth Devils sign Kalle Katajisto". BBC. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ "Plymouth Devils sign Kalle Katajisto and Ben Reade". BBC. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ "Individual Finnish Championship". Historia Sportu Zuzlowego. Retrieved 12 January 2023.