Bartosz Zmarzlik secures fourth Speedway World Championship Title with Torun triumph
Posted : 01 October 2023
The 2023 Speedway Grand Prix concluded in Torun, Poland, with Bartosz Zmarzlik successfully defending his SGP championship title. Zmarzlik, who entered the final meeting with a six-point lead over Fredrik Lindgren, secured his fourth Speedway world championship in impressive fashion.
After a setback due to disqualification in the previous meeting in Denmark, Zmarzlik faced increased pressure to perform. However, he rose to the occasion in front of his home crowd in Torun and clinched the championship.
Reflecting on his victory, Zmarzlik stated, "This gold medal is very different. Today, for the first time in my career, it felt like 'must' not only 'can' - I must win today. There was a lot of pressure, but before Vojens, I was 24 points ahead, and today also I was six points in front. That makes it easier mentally, and I said to myself, let's just focus on the racing and we'll see what happens after the heats."
Throughout the competition, Zmarzlik demonstrated his racing prowess. He finished the heats as the top scorer and continued his strong performance in the first semi-final.
Lindgren, while not matching Zmarzlik's early dominance, secured his place in the semi-finals. In the second semi-final, Lindgren made an impressive start from Gate 2, leading from start to finish to advance to the final.
In the final showdown, Zmarzlik started strong and quickly pulled away from the competition. Lindgren, engaged in a battle with Leon Madsen, couldn't catch up to Zmarzlik's pace and settled for second place.
Leon Madsen, who had won the previous round, secured a third-place finish in Torun, ensuring a top-five spot in the championship. Madsen expressed satisfaction with his performance and equipment setup, looking forward to the next season with optimism.
The victory in Torun cemented Zmarzlik's status as a Speedway legend, securing his fourth world championship title and reaffirming his dominance in the sport.
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