Poland's Bartosz Zmarzlik clinched a record-equalling sixth Speedway GP world championship title on Saturday in Vojens, Denmark, becoming the first rider in history to win four successive gold medals in the sport.

The 30-year-old matched the achievements of New Zealand's Ivan Mauger and Sweden's Tony Rickardsson, who each claimed six world titles during their illustrious careers.

Zmarzlik edged out Australia's Brady Kurtz by a point in a nail-biting finale. Kurtz raced to a record-breaking fifth consecutive Grand Prix victory, but Zmarzlik's second-place finish was enough to secure the title.

Britain's Dan Bewley claimed bronze after finishing fourth at the Vojens Speedway Center.

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