Arūnas Gelažninkas Explained

Arūnas Gelažninkas
Nationality: Lithuanian
Birth Date:12 October 1985
Birth Place:Neveronys, Lithuania
Years Active:1993-now
Height:188 cm
Weight:82 kg
Website:https://agdakar.lt
Sport:Motocross, Enduro, Rally Raid
Team:Zigmas Dakar Team

Arūnas Gelažninkas (born 12 October 1985) is a Lithuanian motocross, enduro and rally raid rider.[1] Gelažninkas is best known for being a multiple Lithuanian enduro and cross-country champion,[2] 2019 Tuareg Rally champion as well winning 2021 Dakar Rally in Original by Motul category (formerly known as Malle Moto), making him the first and only Lithuanian to do so.[3]

Biography

A. Gelažninkas started his career in motocross when he was eight and was competing domestically initially. In 2005 Gelažninkas started training in United Kingdom and competing in British Motocross Championship. In addition to competing locally Gelažninkas has also participated in various events internationally, including representing Lithuania in Motocross of Nations,[4] also competing in MX1, MX3 FIM Motocross World Championship as well as participating in Dakar Rally annually since 2019.[5]

Over the years Gelažninkas achieved multiple victories and podium finishes competing in various disciplines in various competitions across the Baltic states, European and World Motocross Championships.[6]

Career highlights

Dakar Rally results

!Year!Class!Motorcycle!Position
2019MotoKTM RALLY REPLICA24
2020MotoKTM RALLY REPLICA 201630
2021MotoKTM RALLY REPLICA 202021
2022MotoHusqvarna 450 Rally Replica 28
2024SSVCan-Am Maverick X39

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile of ARUNAS GELAZNINKAS - ZIGMAS DAKAR TEAM - Dakar. 2021-01-17. www.dakar.com. en.
  2. Web site: Diverse Extreme Team. 2021-01-17. diverseextremeteam.com.
  3. Web site: 2021-01-16. Dakar 2021: A Historic Victory and a Tragic Loss // ADV Rider. 2021-01-17. Adventure Rider. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2011 Motocross of Nations - Nations MXoN Results. 2021-01-17. Racer X Online. en.
  5. Web site: Arūnas Gelažninkas . 2024-01-31 . www.vle.lt . lt.
  6. Web site: Official website of Arūnas Gelažninkas. 2021-01-17. AGdakar. en-US.
  7. Web site: Arunas Gelazninkas - MXON Race Results. 2021-01-17. Racer X Online. en.