Speedway of Nations 2022: 'The guys stepped it up' - Australia team 'proud' of historic Grand Final success

The Australian team has described their Speedway of Nations victory as nerve-racking as they clinched the title for the first time. Australia beat reigning champions Great Britain in the Grand Final in Vojens to take the crown but not before having to contest a nail-biting qualifier against Sweden. Ad/> Riders Jack Holder and Max Fricke were in superb form however and came through both heats to finish the night with a historic Speedway of Nations gold medal around their necks.

/> Speedway'I'm super proud of everyone here' — Team GB after defeat in Speedway of Nations Grand FinalAN HOUR AGO Captain Jason Doyle didn’t feature as first reserve rider but was no less thrilled with the result, paying tribute to his team-mates and team manager Mark Lemon afterwards. “Nerve-wracking to be honest,” he said of having to watch than compete. “Like I said to Lemmo in the final, my heart rate was probably higher than what it would be on a bike.

But the boys just did an amazing job tonight. “Just shows that we've got great young talent coming through and, and we pulled it out when we needed to. “He [Lemon] has been waiting 20 years for this to happen.

And for a team manager, who puts so much heart and soul into this Australian team. This one's for Lemmo more than anyone else because he's worked his butt off.” Australia beat Great Britain to win first Speedway of Nations title Sweden's Berntzon controversially excluded from Speedway of Nations Grand Final qualifier Fricke spoke of having to readjust their focus having to go through the qualifier against Sweden and then the Grand Final, but was proud of how he and Holder were able to perform in the decisive battles. “It was tough.