career , Laia successfully completed her 11th consecutive Dakar Rally . Saving her best until last by claiming 17th on the final stage , Laia not only brought the superchallenging event to an emotional and positive close but again underlined her position as a true Dakar legend .
“ I ’ m just super happy to finish ,” exhaustion hidden by exuberance . She shook her head as she described that “ it wasn ’ t that long ago that we didn ’ t know if we would even be here .
“ So , to ride up onto the podium at the finish , yeah , it ’ s just incredible .”
The champion suggested that the rest day helped with her physical and mental approach to the remaining stages and it had paid off , yet she was also quick to point out that with what is going on in the world Dakar is just a sporting event and while should be celebrated , we should also think of those struggling . Humble in success , a hero in the making .
Viladoms described the result as truly remarkable , we ’ d suggest to be expected . Laia Sanz , a humble champion , a legend of the sport , a role model for all . Laia Sanz , Queen of the Desert . TRAVERSE
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