Danish Speedway Trio Stumble Before Manchester Final

Danish speedway riders experienced a near miss in the third round of the World Championship in Manchester. Leon Madsen, Michael Jepsen Jensen, and reserve rider Anders Thomsen all participated in the Last Chance Qualifier heat, where a single spot in the final was up for grabs. However, Jack Holder ultimately claimed the final position, leaving the Danish trio just short of advancing.

Anders Thomsen, the first reserve for the World Series, had a strong start to the event. He secured eight out of a possible nine points after his initial three heats, even fending off a direct challenge from six-time world champion Bartosz Zmarzlik. Despite his early success, Thomsen's performance in his final two heats yielded only one point, preventing him from reaching the direct final.

Michael Jepsen Jensen and Leon Madsen also found their form later in the competition. Jepsen Jensen achieved a heat victory in his fourth start, while Madsen also secured a full win after a slow beginning. This late surge by the Danish riders placed all three in contention for the final, but they unfortunately ended up in the same qualifying heat, where Holder's decisive win ended their hopes.

The event ultimately saw a triple Australian triumph, with Max Fricke taking the victory. Brady Kurtz finished second, and Jack Holder secured third place. This result follows Leon Madsen's win in the previous VM round in Prague, indicating a competitive and unpredictable season.