This Saturday the town of Geddington, Great Britain, has witnessed another historical milestone of Toni Bouwhich has taken its 38th world crown, the nineteenth in the outdoor discipline. The Repsol Honda HRC pilot continues to break records taking the title after getting this season 10 victories and 12 podiums, the pilot of the Montesa Cota 4rt It is imposed on its rivals in the queen category.
In addition, the 29 titles for nations it are added to its record. A figure that places Toni Bou on the cusp of world sport, making him the most laureate athlete of all time and in all the disciplines that was also proclaimed legend of the RFME in the year of the centenary (2023) and that continues unstoppable, season after season.
Toni Bou does not give truce to his rivals
Toni Bou began his leadership in 2007 when he joined the Repsol Honda HRC, since then achieving all the World Cups in which he has taken part and becoming the maximum reference of sport. The figures of the Montesa Cota 4RT pilot are unmatched. In the outdoor discipline it has 164 victories and 222 podiums in the 278 participations he has carried out.
Throughout its sports career, 19 world titles in the discipline have also been awarded, thus consolidating its domain in both competitions. In the X-Trial World Cup its numbers are equally incredible, adding 91 victories and 108 podiums in 121 participations. But Toni Bou’s successes are not only in individual competitions, but has also been a key member in the nations trial representing Spain, where another 19 titles have taken.
In this test it was enough for the first manga to ensure the crown, and Toni Bou has not failed. He has proclaimed world champion beating his two main persecutors: Jaime Busto and his teammate Gabriel Marcelli, who will now fight for the runner -up. With this new triumph, the Piera pilot continues to make history in the world of trial, consolidating itself as the best in history.
After his new world crown, Toni Bou commented: “First of all, I want to thank the team, Honda and HRC because without them all this would be impossible. I think we have made a very good season in which we have overcome ourselves again and that is why I am very happy. Despite the change of regulation we have known how to adapt and improve in every weekend, so the balance is very positive.”
Toni Bou concluded: “Today’s career has gone very well, especially in the first round, where I have only added 3 penalty points. The goal was to get the title winning and we have done so. We still have the last races tomorrow and we want to close the season with the best possible result. We are aware that all this is something incredible, so we will continue enjoying every moment.”
