Mimmo 1,070 Posted February 13, 2021 So sad to hear of the passing of Olle Nygren earlier today. RIP Varg Olle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,859 Posted February 13, 2021 https://www.svt.se/sport/artikel/varg-olle-ar-dod It seems Covid-19 is cause of death according to this article. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted February 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Ghostwalker said: https://www.svt.se/sport/artikel/varg-olle-ar-dod It seems Covid-19 is cause of death according to this article. APPARENTLY not according to his family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris116 756 Posted February 13, 2021 RIP Olle. I always enjoyed watching him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keepturningleft 589 Posted February 13, 2021 Those white boots! RIP Olle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,507 Posted February 13, 2021 RIP Ollie, the original armchair, & brilliant with training schools from reports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted February 13, 2021 One of Swedish speedway's pioneers. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldHawk 72 Posted February 13, 2021 I had the privilege of attending Olle's school three times in the late 80's. He wasn't that good a teacher as he never made me into a speedway rider. Well, thinking about that, it may have been my complete lack of ability rather than his poor teaching lol. But the best thing of all we that he liked a drink. Myself and one or two others sat up well into the night talking speedway, with Olle holding court which some great stories. A true character, gentleman and servant to speedway. RIP Olle 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,430 Posted February 13, 2021 definitely a character RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wealdstone 3,454 Posted February 13, 2021 I do not see that those now in control have seen fit to mention this on their site 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted February 13, 2021 Very sorry to hear about this. I watched him many times in the 60’s and he was always a crowd pleaser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted February 14, 2021 Sad news - RIP Olle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted February 14, 2021 Didn't see Olle Nygren ride or meet him, but speaking to people who did meet him and attended his training schools he certainly was an interesting character in addition to being talented all-round motorcyclist. Speedway has lost another true legend, RIP.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites