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Gev Sella at the finish line
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17-year-old Israeli wins Africa Eco Race

The young Israeli shocked the racing world by winning one of the most challenging races in the world; 'I wasn't thinking about winning at all. It's going to take me a while to digest it all.'

In a first, Israeli motorcyclist Gev Sella crossed the finish line in first place winning the Africa Eco Race with the best overall time.

 

 

Experienced drivers from all over the world racing motorcycles, SUVS and trucks raced 6,500km all while dealing with the harsh elements of the Sahara desert and navigating by a guidebook.

 

Gev Sella (Photo: Barbara Sella) (Photo: Barbara Sella)
Gev Sella (Photo: Barbara Sella)

 

Gev Sella wins Africa Eco Race 2017

Gev Sella wins Africa Eco Race 2017

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Sella, who will celebrate his 18th birthday next week, amazed the world of motorsports by winning the event, which is widely considered one of the toughest in the world. Sella took the lead at the beginning of the race and maintained it nearly the entire race.

 

 

 

 

 

In an interview with Ynet at the end of the race, Sella said, "The excitement is huge, it's unbelievable. It's going to take me a long time to digest it. I wasn't thinking about winning at all. I thought maybe if I'm lucky I can finish among the first, but I didn't think it would happen."

 


פרסום ראשון: 01.14.17, 20:15
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