Gev Sella Explained

Gev Teddy Sella is an Israeli-South African motorcycle rider.

Career

A native of Netanya, he has been riding on a motorcycle since he was five years old. He has two younger brothers, Tsuk and Suff.[1] "The best thing I can do is to be on the bike. Whenever I can I do it. (…) Every time I can, I’m going on the bike", Sella stated during the 2017 Africa Eco Race.

In July 2016, Sella came in second at the FIM Junior Cross-Country Rallies World Cup in Italy.[2] This was during the 9th Sardegna Rally Race, which he finished 14th overall and second in Junior class.[3] In August/September 2016, he raced at the Serres Rally in Greece, finishing in 19th place.[4]

Participating in his first rally-raid at the age of 17, Sella kicked off 2017 with a bang, taking home the overall victory in the bikes’ category at the Africa Eco Race,[5] winning five stages and holding off two-time race winner Pål Anders Ullevålseter who finished second overall.[6] Miri Regev, the Israeli minister of culture and sports, congratulated him in a phone call: "You have brought honor and pride to the State of Israel. You made history", Regev said.[7] Sella was supported by his parents throughout the Africa Eco Race, with his father preparing the bike and his mother doing organisational work.

References

  1. Web site: Africa Eco Race/Gev Sella : Itinéraire d'un surdoué. Marie-France. www.mfe-live.com. fr-fr. 2017-01-28.
  2. Web site: Ranking: FIM Website. www.fim-live.com. 2017-01-15.
  3. Web site: Sardegna Rally Race 2016 Final Classification. enduro.firc.it. 2017-01-17.
  4. Web site: Serres Rally 2016, Classification After Day 7. serresrally.com. 2017-01-15.
  5. News: 17-year-old Israeli wins Africa Eco Race. Ynetnews. 2017-01-15.
  6. Web site: Classements. www.africarace-live.com. 2017-01-15.
  7. Web site: Israeli teen wins Africa Eco Race motorcycle rally. 2017-01-15. Israel Hayom. 2017-01-28.