Matija Duh
| Born | 3 April 1989 Slovenia |
|---|---|
| Died | 3 February 2013 (aged 23) Bahía Blanca, Argentina |
| Nationality | Slovenia |
Matija Duh (3 April 1989 – 3 February 2013) was a Slovenian international motorcycle speedway rider.[1]
Career
Duh raced in Poland for KSM Krosno, Orzeł Łódź, and Ostrovia Ostrów Wielkopolski. He also represented Slovenia on several occasions. Duh appeared in two Grand Prix - the Croatian events in 2010 and 2011, where he appeared as a reserve.
Death
Duh suffered multiple injuries, including skull fractures, a brain haemorrhage, and a fractured hip, in a crash while racing in an Argentine Championship meeting at the Bahía Blanca track in Argentina on 30 January 2013, and died on 3 February, at age 23.[2][3][4]
See also
References
- ^ "Speedway in Ljubljana this Saturday". Avto Magazin. 19 May 2010. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "Slovenian international Matija Duh has died whilst racing in Argentina", skysports.com, 3 February 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2013
- ^ "Matija Duh 1989-2013", speedway365.com, 3 February 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2013 at 6:00 AM.
- ^ "Umrl speedwayist Matija Duh". Posavski Obzornik. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
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