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In 2014, he won the
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In 2009, he signed a contract which involved him moving from
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405:Great Britain national speedway team
897:"Controversial Compton claims PLRC"
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466:Premier League Riders Championship
399:(born 25 April 1982) is a retired
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171:King's Lynn
67:Nationality
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