VIDEO: Tim Gajser – from tragedy to triumph
By Team TMX on 6th Nov 19
I started to carry the number 243 back in 2009. It means a lot to my family and also to me because its the birthday of my brother who passed away in motocross.
If youre a motocross fan, youll be very aware of Tim Gajser's legacy. At just 23 years of age, the affable Slovenian is a three-time world champion on the Honda CRF in one of the most physically demanding sports in the world.
Tim is a motocross sensation, blazing a trail that already will see him immortalised in the sport. He clinched his first MXGP world title just 12 days after turning 19 on his works CRF250RW, when he was still studying at school, returning between races to sit his exams. A year later he took his second world title, followed by his third in 2019 on the all-conquering Honda CRF450RW. From taking his first European title at the tender age of 10, hes come a long way since joining Honda in 2014.
But, as is so often the case, the results only tell one half of the story. Coming from a background a far cry from the fruits of his success he now enjoys, as a family sacrifice was normal, and they endured the sort of tragedy that would see most turn their backs on the sport for life. Hes climbed the ranks the hard way, with, at times, nothing more than grit, determination and relentless hard work.
Definitely it was not easy, especially in the beginning. We were struggling we didnt have a lot but my Dad was really passionate about racing and he really showed me everything that I know about motocross. Without him I wouldnt be here where I am now.
With comments from multiple MotoGP World Champion Marc Mrquez and multiple motocross World Champion Dave Thorpe, watch Tim Gajser from tragedy to triumph to learn more about possibly the humblest triple World Champion you could ever wish to meet.
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