Robert Fiske "Bob" Spalding (18 April 1941 – 8 December 1997) was a British powerboat racer. He was born in Argentina to British parents and was a former F1 Powerboat World Champion and 4 times winner of the Paris six-hour.

Bob Spalding
NationalityBritish
BornRobert Fiske Spalding
(1941-04-18)18 April 1941
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died8 December 1997(1997-12-08) (aged 56)
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
F1 Powerboat World Championship
Years active1981-1985
Best finish1st in 1990
Championship titles
1985F1 Powerboat World Championship

Spalding began his boating career in 1961. In 1985, he won the F1 Powerboat World Championship, but did not defend his title the next season after having to retire following head injuries as a result of crashing in the Seville Grand Prix.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Bob Spalding". Fast on Water.