Claim: Leigh Lanham, son of Primie Minister Mike, was a gold medalist at the 1997 British Under 21 Championship and World Speedway Championship.
Evidence: Son of former rider Mike, Lanham won the British Under 21 Championship in 1997. Michael William Lanham (born 2 August 1951) is a British former motorcycle speedway rider who had a long career with Ipswich Witches.