Steve Weatherley
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Stephen John Weatherley (born 26 November 1957 in Dartford)[1] is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England,[2] who was twice runner-up in the British Speedway Under 21 Championship.[3]
Career
He rode primarily for the Eastbourne Eagles[4] and the White City Rebels, who won the British League in 1977.[5]
On 8 June 1979 he was paralysed whilst riding for Eastbourne at Hackney Wick Stadium, Waterden Road. He was involved in a terrible crash with Vic Harding. Harding was killed and Weatherley was left with a broken back. He has used a wheelchair since the crash.[6]
Family
His nephew, Lee Richardson (1979-2012) was an international speedway rider.[5]
References
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