| John Oliver | |
| Nationality: | Australian |
| Birth Date: | 22 July 1987 |
| Birth Place: | Brisbane, Australia |
| Career1: | Great Britain |
| Years2: | 2003–2004, 2006–2008 |
| Career2: | King's Lynn |
| Years3: | 2011 |
| Career3: | Leicester |
| Years4: | 2011 |
| Career4: | Scunthorpe |
John Oliver (born 22 July 1987) is an Australian former motorcycle speedway rider, who has raced for King's Lynn Stars and Leicester Lions.[1]
Born in Brisbane, Oliver raced in Britain in 2003 for a short spell at Mildenhall then moved onto Carmarthen and Buxton, before moving to Boston the following year.[2] After returning to Australia he rode in 2006 for King's Lynn, although his career was hampered by a broken thigh bone in early 2007. He had a successful season for King's Lynn on his return but suffered a broken collar bone in September 2008. He again returned to Australia, but joined Premier League team Leicester Lions for the 2011 season, on loan from King's Lynn, later completing a full transfer.[3] In August 2011 he was released by Leicester, moving to Scunthorpe Saints National League team.
His 2011 season was ended by a crash on his home debut at Scunthorpe in which he broke both ankles and two vertebrae.[4] He subsequently retired from speedway.