Sándor Tihanyi (born 28 April 1963) is a Hungarian motorcycle speedway rider.

Career

Tihanyi was a member of Hungary's national team during the 1980s and 1990s.

Sándor Tihanyi

Tihanyi qualified for the 1988 World Final in Vojens, Denmark where he finished 15th with three points. He was also a reserve for the 1990 World Final at the Odsal Stadium in Bradford, England but did not ride in the final.

Sándor Tihanyi

His greatest achievement was in 1990, when he teamed up with Zoltán Adorján to secure a first medal at world level for Hungary when they won a bronze at the 1990 Speedway World Pairs Championship in Germany.

Sándor Tihanyi

Tihanyi has been retired from professional racing since 2012.

World Final Appearances

Individual World Championship

1988 - Vojens, Speedway Center - 15th - 3pts

1990 - Bradford, Odsal Stadium - Reserve - did not ride

World Pairs Championship

1990 - Landshut, Ellermühle Stadium (with Zoltán Adorján) - 3rd - 37pts

See also

Hungary national speedway team

References

1963 births

Living people

Hungarian speedway riders