Ghostwalker 1,858 Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) Antonio says to SVT sport that he has decided to retire. Quote "Hans beslut grundar sig främst på en jobbig säsong där covid-19 låg bakom att han fick sitta i karantän i flera veckor i Polen, utan att kunna träffa familjen. – Det tog bort lusten lite. Och då bestämde jag att jag skulle ge mig på något annat, och faktiskt lägga släpskon på hyllan, säger Antonio Lindbäck till SVT Sport." https://www.svt.se/sport/speedway/svt-avslojar-antonio-lindback-avslutar-karriaren Edited November 13, 2020 by Ghostwalker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,853 Posted November 13, 2020 All the best Antonio , last season was tough for him , probably the right time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted November 13, 2020 Superb talent and remember him bursting onto the scene well. I think it would be fair to say with his talent at a young age , he should of ended up with a world championship medal. was arguably the most exciting rider in the world around 2004/5/6ish. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted November 13, 2020 Still holds the Poole track record!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty 2,200 Posted November 13, 2020 Sad he's leaving the sport, but glad he's fit and healthy. Loved watching him celebrate the title this year and have really enjoyed his riding over the years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,858 Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) Svt made a short documentary about Antonio but unfortunately it's only available in Sweden. I'll post it anyway though: https://www.svtplay.se/video/29055502/rio-rocket-en-osannolik-speedwayresa "Speedwaysnack- hemma hos" video blog series also have three episodes with Antonio: Part 1: https://youtu.be/TJjk6PXagew Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6iDUsQ8DUo Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efifra2QDwA Edited November 13, 2020 by Ghostwalker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 4,962 Posted November 13, 2020 Seems a bit premature to me, I fancy he'll be back at some stage in the future. I think he's always struggled to handle the pressure at the highest level but I do think he could make a decent living riding in the Swedish, British and Danish Leagues and open meetings around Europe without the pressures of the GP and Polish Leagues and he'd probably enjoy it a hell of a lot more too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,338 Posted November 13, 2020 Was a exciting talent at one time ,think his lack of Professionalism was his let down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) rusty harrison will be pleased .LOL Edited November 13, 2020 by jenga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,858 Posted November 29, 2020 He have started a youtube channel about his family: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyvU23KX2F0lnWzYvCsyLw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 4,962 Posted June 21, 2021 Rumours of his demise are greatly exaggerated! Was glad to see him riding in the Swedish League last week, as I mentioned earlier I think a spell in leagues with less pressure will do him the world as good as he's still very much a quality rider with years left in him yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted June 21, 2021 5 hours ago, iainb said: Rumours of his demise are greatly exaggerated! Was glad to see him riding in the Swedish League last week, as I mentioned earlier I think a spell in leagues with less pressure will do him the world as good as he's still very much a quality rider with years left in him yet Just riding for his local club in Sweden to help them out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 4,962 Posted June 22, 2021 14 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Just riding for his local club in Sweden to help them out! We'll see... he's too good and at 36 still too young to retire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamondboy 677 Posted June 22, 2021 what ever came of this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted June 22, 2021 On 11/13/2020 at 4:47 PM, iainb said: Seems a bit premature to me, I fancy he'll be back at some stage in the future. I think he's always struggled to handle the pressure at the highest level but I do think he could make a decent living riding in the Swedish, British and Danish Leagues and open meetings around Europe without the pressures of the GP and Polish Leagues and he'd probably enjoy it a hell of a lot more too. Never been a fan to be honest a very good rider though good luck to him whatever he does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites