Thursday,  December 12 , 2024

Linkedin Pinterest
News / Sports

Holowczyc wins 5th stage of Dakar Rally

The Columbian
Published: January 4, 2012, 4:00pm

FIAMBALA, Argentina (AP) — Krzysztof Holowczyc of Poland won the fifth stage of the Dakar Rally on Thursday, taking second place in the overall standings in the car category behind Stephane Peterhansel of France.

In motorcycling, Cyril Despres of France won the stage and maintained his overall lead ahead of defending champion Marc Coma of Spain.

The fifth stage marked the last full day in Argentina. The race moves to Chile and then the finish in Lima, Peru, on Jan. 15.

Support local journalism

Your tax-deductible donation to The Columbian’s Community Funded Journalism program will contribute to better local reporting on key issues, including homelessness, housing, transportation and the environment. Reporters will focus on narrative, investigative and data-driven storytelling.

Local journalism needs your help. It’s an essential part of a healthy community and a healthy democracy.

Community Funded Journalism logo
Loading...