Polish motorcycle rider Michal Hernik has been found dead on the third stage of the Dakar Rally. The 39-year-old was discovered 300 metres from the track on the stage from San Juan to Chilecito in Argentina. The cause of death is unknown as Hernik "did not show any external signs of an accident". Hernik was competing in his first Dakar Rally and was in 84th place in the bike section of the notoriously dangerous event. A statement from race organisers read: "The Polish bike rider Michal Hernik was found dead on the selective section of the third stage of the rally between San Juan and Chilecito at kilometre 206. "The circumstances surrounding his death have yet to be...
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