Spanish · Tarragona, Spain · Born 25 December 1985Spanish motorsport athlete who dominated women's trial racing with 13 consecutive world championships and pioneered female participation in Dakar Rally.
Laia Sanz won 13 Trial World Championships, an extraordinary run of dominance in women's trial riding, before turning her attention to the punishing Dakar Rally, where she recorded the best-ever finish by a woman in the event's overall classification. The Spanish rider's versatility across disciplines — from trial to enduro to rally raid — made her one of the most decorated and respected female competitors in the history of motorcycle sport.
13 consecutive Women's Trial World Championships and Dakar Rally achievements
How They Played
Technical precision in trials, endurance specialist in rallies
Lasting Impact
Most successful female trial rider in history and Dakar Rally pioneer
Career Honours
- Trial World Champion x13
- 11 Dakar Rally finishes
- Best female result Dakar overall
- Spanish Sports Award
Spanish Athletes