Irmak Yildirim set to become the 1st Turkish female athlete who will race in FIM Women's Motocross World Championship
Turkish athlete Irmak Yildirim is set to become the first Turkish female athlete who will race in FIM Women's Motocross World Championship this year.
Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Yildirim said that she has been riding motorcycles for 9 years and competed in different categories.
"My father encouraged me and I started to participate in international races for 2 years in this category," she said.
She added that she is proud to be the first Turkish female athlete to race in this category.
"Since women riders even quite fast and competing with them puts a heavy burden on my shoulders."
Yildirim aims to be in the top three in the category and win the medals, trophies.
"There are few female riders in Turkey. I want all women to experience this racing atmosphere. So, sometimes I try to encourage my friends."
*Writing by Muhammed Enes Calli in Ankara
