Russian speedway rider
Renat Zaytunovich Gafurov (Russian: Ренат Зайтунович Гафуров) (born 8 October 1982[1][2]) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Russia, who was a member of Russia national team.[3][4]
Career
Gafurov won the silver medal with Simon Vlasov and Siergiej Filiushin at the 2004 European Pairs Speedway Championship in Debrecen, Hungary.[5]
He began his British leagues career when he signed for Oxford Silver Machine during the 2005 Elite League speedway season but only rode in three fixtures.[6]
Gafurov came to prominence after winning the Russian national championship in 2006.[7] He also enjoyed a better season in Britain woth the Swindon Robins.[8]
In 2009, he secured a second Russian national title[7] and also won the 2009 Individual European Championship.[9]
In 2011, he won 2011 European Speedway Club Champions' Cup with Vostok Vladivostok.
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