Kirsten Landman became the first woman from Africa to finish the Dakar Rally on a bike
Kirsten Landman became the first woman from Africa to finish the Dakar on a bike. Landman joined Breakfast with Martin Bester.
After a heroic comeback from a life-threatening crash, the SA rider has enough confidence to face her fears.
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After recovering from a terrible crash in 2013 that put her in a coma for 11 days, SA’s Kirsten Landman thought she would never compete on a motorcycle again.
Landman joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to share more.
"I've been a bit of a tomboy when I grew up. My father brought me a bike - and the rest is history. I'm the only biker in the family and my family is very supportive.'
"I had a life-threatening crash in Botswana - and my doctor still can't believe how I'm still alive.
"To overcome my fear of speed after the accident, I decided to do the Dakar Rally."
Landman is now the first woman from Africa and third woman overall to ever have finished the Dakar on a motocycle.