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Rafa\u0142 Sonik finished the Morocco Rally with the second position, reaching for the silver medal of the FIM World Cup 2018 and the FIM Veteran World Cup 2018. \u201cMy tenth and eleventh medal, both equally precious, mean so much to me this season. It is a great motivation, because by winning a double podium, despite the serious injury at the beginning of the year, I was able to let everyone know, myself, my team, and my rivals, that I\u2019m back to racing\u201d, said the cross-country champion at the final finish line of the competition. <\/strong><\/p>\n

When, at the end of March, the FIM World Cup had started, Rafa\u0142 Sonik went to the United Arab Emirates solely to take a closer look at his opponents\u2019 abilities. \u201cThe first stage of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is usually the first day of the race for medals. This time, I had to stand back and observe, barely able to walk a few steps on crutches. I remember that feeling very well, therefore my satisfaction is even greater. After a long and arduous rehabilitation, months of difficult training and uncertainty, I succeeded in taking the podium in all of the three rallies I participated in. Now, I got my third silver medal and seventh World Cup under my belt. This is the best proof that you should never stop dreaming\u201d, summed up Sonik, commenting on this year\u2019s season.<\/p>\n

The last stage of the Saharan challenge was everything but a pleasant stroll. The first part of the special stage took the participants through jagged mountains and narrow bouldery paths, traversing across steep slopes and rock shelves. \u201cWe had to face many right-way, uphill turns, which meant a lot of pressure on my left leg. It was rather strenuous and I could feel the consequences by the end of the race. The pain was bearable but constant enough to take away the pleasure of the ride\u201d, admitted Sonik.<\/p>\n

Having reached the finish line of the Morocco Rally, the champion from Cracow had more reasons to feel proud than just getting the medals. The winner of the rally and the FIM World Cup, Aleksander Maksimow, would have been in real trouble if it hadn\u2019t been for the Pole\u2019s gift, the piece of the frame that he was missing.<\/p>\n

\u201cAleksander is a real athlete and his accomplishments and stamina are impressive. He had accidents during each of the last three rallies. Twice he picked himself up and made it to the end, winning the podium. Last Sunday, on the marathon bivouac, I watched him trying to repair his quad with fierce determination. I promised him that if he made it to the end of the fourth stage, I would give him my subframe so he could fix his vehicle properly.\u00a0 That\u2019s what we did and I don\u2019t find it unusual or special in any way. I think he would do the same thing for me\u201d, admitted Sonik.<\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t the first time when Rafa\u0142 Sonik assisted his opponent. He gave his spare goggles to Mohamed Abu Issa during one of the Qatar rallies, which enabled the Qatari to save the precious minutes and, ultimately, win the race. In 2011, just like this year, he gave his subframe to \u0141ukasz \u0141askawiec, who used it to get to the Dakar Rally podium. \u201cMaksimow knew he would win the World Cup anyway, but this type of breakdown would most surely spoil the pleasure of finishing the season for him. Following the fair-play rules gives you much more joy than winning at all costs\u201d, added the Polish champion.<\/p>\n

The winners received the trophies during the closing ceremony of the Morocco Rally and the FIM World Cup. Now, Rafa\u0142 Sonik is about to face an important decision about his next start. \u201cThe first round of Super Enduro is coming on December 8th<\/sup>. This is the nearest moto-related event that I will most certainly attend. As every year, I want to cheer for Tadek B\u0142a\u017cusiak and Emil Juszczak in Tauron Arena while they challenge the world\u2019s best\u201d, said the Dakar winner, keeping his other plans to himself.<\/p>\n

FIM World Cup 2018 final classification<\/strong>
\n1. Aleksander Maksimow (RUS) 105
\n2. Rafa\u0142 Sonik (POL) 61
\n3. Nicolas Cavigliasso (ARG) 56
\n4. Kees Kooolen (NLD) 51
\n5. Jeremias Gonzalez Ferioli (ARG) 26<\/p>\n

FIM Veteran World Cup 2018 final classification<\/strong>
\n1. Rafa\u0142 Sonik (POL) 75
\n2. Kees Koolen (NLD) 47
\n3. Benjamin Young (AUS) 42
\n4. David McBride (GBR) 28
\n5. Alejandro Aros (CHL) 23<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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