Danish speedway rider Michael Jepsen Jensen takes second in Manchester final

Danish speedway rider Michael Jepsen Jensen delivered a strong performance in Manchester on Saturday, clinching second place in the fourth round of the World Championship season.

Jensen demonstrated impressive form throughout the preliminary heats, winning four consecutive races and earning the top selection for the final. He took the lead from the inside lane at the start but was ultimately overtaken by Australian rider Brady Kurtz.

Despite briefly dropping to third place in the final, Jensen fought back to secure second, ahead of Bartosz Zmarzlik and Jack Holder. His earlier heats saw him achieve a second place and a win in his first two starts, followed by another heat victory after overtaking Jack Holder. This performance secured him a direct spot in the final.

Reserve rider Anders Thomsen struggled with his motorcycle, scoring only four points. Leon Madsen had a slow start but managed to score seven points in his final two heats, narrowly missing out on a qualification heat for the final and finishing 11th overall.

With his second-place finish, Jepsen Jensen climbs to fourth in the overall standings with 45 points. Brady Kurtz leads the championship with 65 points, followed by Zmarzlik (62) and Holder (55). Leon Madsen is ninth with 35 points, and Anders Thomsen is 14th with 18 points. The next race is scheduled for June 20 in Wroclaw, Poland.