Per Olof Söderman (born 29 October 1932) is a former international speedway rider from Sweden. During his racing career he was also known as Peo Söderman.

Speedway career

Söderman reached the final of the Speedway World Championship on four occasions in the 1956 Individual Speedway World Championship, 1957 Individual Speedway World Championship, 1963 Individual Speedway World Championship and 1966 Individual Speedway World Championship. He was also a two time finalist at the Individual Speedway Long Track World Championship in 1965 and 1970.

Per Olof Söderman

He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1956-58, riding for Coventry Bees.

Per Olof Söderman

World Final appearances

Individual World Championship

1956 - London, Wembley Stadium - 6th - 10pts

1957 - London, Wembley Stadium - 9th - 7pts

1958 - London, Wembley Stadium - Reserve - Did not ride

1963 - London, Wembley Stadium - 12th - 5pts

1966 - Gothenburg, Ullevi - 16th - 1pt

World Team Cup

1963 - Vienna, Stadion Wien (with Ove Fundin / Björn Knutsson / Göte Nordin / Rune Sörmander) - Winner - 37pts (10)

Per Olof Söderman

References

1932 births

Living people

Swedish speedway riders

Coventry Bees riders