1959 Individual Speedway World Championship

The 1959 Individual Speedway World Championship was the 14th edition of the official World Championship to determine the world champion rider.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

The event was sponsored by the Sunday Pictorial.[7] New Zealand continued their recent domination as Ronnie Moore won his second title[8] with a 15 point maximum and New Zealand won their fourth title in six years. Ove Fundin finished second and defending champion Barry Briggs, returning from retirement won the bronze medal ride off.[9]

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  7. ^ "Craven can crown it". Sunday Pictorial. 13 September 1959. Retrieved 6 July 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  8. ^ "Speedway Champion". Sunday Post. 20 September 1959. Retrieved 27 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  9. ^ "Ronnie Moore wins speedway title". Sunday Independent Dublin. 20 September 1959. Retrieved 6 July 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.