Paweł Wilczyński
Tomasz Gollob
7 times World Champion, multiple Champion of Poland
The most titled Polish speedway rider in history. For years he delivered the considerable dose of emotion to fans worldwide. In his professional career he represented clubs from Gorzów, Tarnów, Toruń, Grudziądz, Gdańsk, but the longest - for 15 years he was connected with Polonia Bydgoszcz, where now he is a Sports Director. He also scored points for English, Swedish, Danish and German clubs.
For 18 years he took part in Grand Prix tours. He was on its podium 53 times and 22 times he won the Grand Prix competitions. He was introduced to the Hall of Fame of the Speedway Representation of Poland, which he was the captain for many years. He was decorated with the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Badge of Honour for the service for the Kujawsko-pomorskie Province.
He was also chosen the FIM Personality of the Year.
Most important achievements
Individual World Champion 2010 FIM
Personality of the Year 2010 FIM
1st place in the Przegląd Sportowy plebiscite
Superchampion of "Przegląd sportowy" 2017
Commander's Cross of Polish Restituta
Polish Speedway Hall of Fame
Awards history
Individual World Championship
7 medals: 1 gold, 2 silver, 4 bronze
| Medal |
Year |
| Gold |
2010 |
| Silver |
1999, 2009 |
| Bronze |
1997, 1998, 2001, 2008 |
World Championship for National Teams / World Cup*
* Since 2001 The World Cup has been taking place which is the continuation of the World Championship for National Teams
10 medals: 6 gold, 4 silver
| Medal |
Year |
| Gold |
1996, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Silver |
1994, 1997, 2001, 2008 |
Individual Championship of Poland
16 medals: 8 gold, 5 silver, 3 bronze
| Medal |
Year |
| Gold |
1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2009 |
| Silver |
1998, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007 |
| Bronze |
1989, 1990, 1997 |
Team Speedway Polish Championship
16 medals: 7 gold, 3 silver, 6 bronze
| Medal |
Year |
| Gold |
1992, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002 (Polonia Bydgoszcz), 2004, 2005 (Unia Tarnów) |
| Silver |
1993 (Polonia Bydgoszcz), 2012 (Stal Gorzów), 2013 (Unibax Toruń) |
| Bronze |
1988, 1990, 1995, 2001, 2003 (Polonia Bydgoszcz), 2011 (Stal Gorzów) |
Polish Pairs Speedway Championship
15 medals: 11 gold, 4 silver
| Medal |
Rok |
| Gold |
1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002 (Polonia Bydgoszcz), 2007 (Unia Tarnów) |
| Silver |
1992, 1998, 2001 (Polonia Bydgoszcz), 2004 (Unia Tarnów) |
Speedway Champions Cup
1 gold medal
European Speedway Club Champions' Cup
4 gold medals
| Medal |
Year |
| Gold |
1998, 1999, 2001 (Polonia Bydgoszcz), 2006 (Unia Tarnów) |
The highest average heat rates
| Year |
Club |
Heat rate |
League rate |
| 1992 |
Polonia Bydgoszcz |
2,630 |
3rd average in league |
| 1993 |
Polonia Bydgoszcz |
2,713 |
4rd average in league |
| 1995 |
Polonia Bydgoszcz |
2,684 |
5th average in league |
| 1996 |
Polonia Bydgoszcz |
2,614 |
2nd average in league |
| 1997 |
Polonia Bydgoszcz |
2,748 |
1st average in league |
| 1998 |
Polonia Bydgoszcz |
2,816 |
1st average in league |
| 1999 |
Polonia Bydgoszcz |
2,762 |
1st average in league |
| 2000 |
Polonia Bydgoszcz |
2,766 |
1st average in league |
| 2001 |
Polonia Bydgoszcz |
2,573 |
2nd average in league |
| 2010 |
Stal Gorzów |
2,657 |
1st average in league |
Tournaments
Mieczysław Połukard Criterium of Polish Speedway Leagues Aces
| 1st place |
1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2008 |
| 2nd place |
1999, 2011 |
The Golden Helmet
| 1st place |
1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2006 |
| 2 miejsce |
1996 |
The Silver Helmet
| 1 miejsce |
1990, 1992 |
| 2 miejsce |
1989 |
The Bronze Helmet
Grand Prix participation
Grand Prix Winner
| 1995 |
Wrocław |
| 1997 |
Linkoeping |
| 1998 |
Bydgoszcz |
| 1999 |
Prague |
| 1999 |
Wrocław |
| 2001 |
Berlin |
| 2002 |
Bydgoszcz |
| 2003 |
Bydgoszcz |
| 2004 |
Bydgoszcz |
| 2005 |
Bydgoszcz |
| 2007 |
Bydgoszcz |
| 2008 |
Krsko |
| 2008 |
Copenhagen |
| 2008 |
Bydgoszcz |
| 2009 |
Malilla |
| 2009 |
Terenzano |
| 2010 |
Praga |
| 2010 |
Torun |
| 2010 |
Vojens |
| 2010 |
Terenzano |
| 2011 |
Copenhagen |
| 2012 |
Malilla |
Speedway Grand Prix Statistics
| Starts |
164 |
| Winner |
22 |
| On the podium |
53 |
| Finalist |
65 |
| Points |
1981 |
Detailed information about Tomasz can be found on Wikipedia.
