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GRUNWALD, LIEBMANN Lead Elite Field at Croatia Speedway Triple Header

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June 29, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • Reigning champion HANNAH GRUNWALD enters the debut World Cup unbeaten from last year’s Gold Trophy victory, while legend CELINA LIEBMANN returns healthy after injury plagued her 2025 title defense at Donji Kraljevec.
  • LOUISE FUNCH-LARSEN targets a podium after fourth-place 2025 finish. ANNA HAJKOVA and TAYLA STREET bring momentum from fifth and sixth rankings while SANNE MEIJERINK makes her international debut on 500cc machinery.
  • The Women’s Speedway Academy features coaching from Phil Morris, Glen Phillips, Armando Castagna, and Matej Zagar covering technique, nutrition, mental prep, and sponsor relations before competition begins Thursday.
  • New 250cc Gold Trophy format welcomes younger talent including RUBY CHAPMAN, LENJA TEBBE, INDRA HOLMSTEN-BISTER, and DEMI BLU HARRIS competing at the under-16 international level for first time.

UPCOMING:

  • FIM Women’s Speedway Academy, July 2-3, Donji Kraljevec, Croatia
  • FIM Women’s Speedway World Cup, July 4, Donji Kraljevec, Croatia
  • FIM Women’s Speedway Gold Trophy, July 4, Donji Kraljevec, Croatia

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

250cc, 500cc, fim, speedway

GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on www.fim-moto.com