THE 38th edition of the Dakar Rally was one for the record books, winners Sam Sunderland and Stephane Peterhansel each making history.
Sunderland secured the first Dakar triumph for a British rider in securing the motorcycle category, extending the winning streak for KTM to an unprecedented 16 events.
Peterhansel’s victory brought his own personal tally to seven wins in the car category and 13 across cars and motorcycle classes, while his Peugeot team took an emphatic 1-2-3 sweep of the podium.
The 12th and final stage was more akin to a victory lap than a Dakar test; the 64 kilometre competitive section a straightforward sprint, although competitors had a long 700km liaison route to the podium at Buenos Aires.
Among the finishers were Australian riders Todd Smith and Matt Hart. Both battled injuries along the gruelling rally to secure a personal triumph: for Smith, a finish inside the top 20; for Hart, a finish on one of the most intense and demanding sporting events in the world.
Source: FOX SPORTS
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