Henrique Alves Callado on Konak

The European Championship 50 years ago – in Aachen 1961, Henrique Alves Callado from Portugal on Konak.

Henrique Callado is Portugals best rider ever. He had an extremely long riding career, beginning in the 1940s, his first Grand Prix win was in Lisbon 1944, and quitting after a fall breaking four ribs in 1978. He competed in five Olympics (1948 to 1960). Apart from several more wins in the Lisbon Grand Prix, he won nine team competitions with the Portuguese team, including three victories at Madrid.

Henrique Alves Callado (POR) on Konak in Aachen 1961

Henrique Alves Callado (POR) on Konak in Aachen 1961

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