United Kingdom, Motorcycle Racer
September 11,
1950 – March, 10, 2003.
Barry Steven Frank Sheene (11 September 1950 – 10 March 2003) was a British professional motorcycle racer. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing and was a two-time world champion, winning consecutive 500cc titles in 1976 and 1977. Sheene's 1977 title remained as Britain's last world championship until Danny Kent in 2015.
After a racing career stretching from 1968 to 1984 he retired from competition and relocated to Australia, working as a motorsport commentator and property developer.
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