Former Hillston man Toby Price has equalled the best result by an Australian motorcyclist at the Dakar Rally after finishing third on debut in the world’s toughest endurance race.
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The 27-year-old stood on the podium alongside five-time winner and KTM teammate Marc Coma, as well as silver medallist Paulo Goncalves when the 13-stage event reached its finale in Argentina.
“Well, what a ride that was,” Price posted on his website.
“One of the toughest and bad ass races I’ve ever done.
“Just getting to the finish line is a win for everybody, but I somehow managed third overall and a spot on the podium with these two legends.”
Price finished ahead of the top place getters on the final 393 kilometre stage with a third spot, ensuring he would make his maiden Dakar one to remember.
Price was only a minute off the pace from Rosario to Buenos Aeries after taking out stage 12 a day earlier, the first time an Australian had done so since 2006.
He eventually finished the event in a time of 46 hours, 27 minutes and three seconds.