Spanish biker dies after Dakar Rally fall

A Spanish motorcyclist who sustained injuries after falling in the Dakar rally last week died in hospital in Spain yesterday. Jose Manuel Perez, who fell during a stage in Mauritania, had his kidney and spleen removed in a Dakar hospital in Senegal...

A Spanish motorcyclist who sustained injuries after falling in the Dakar rally last week died in hospital in Spain yesterday.

Jose Manuel Perez, who fell during a stage in Mauritania, had his kidney and spleen removed in a Dakar hospital in Senegal before being transferred back to Spain.

The 41-year-old, who was married with two children, was competing in his fourth Dakar Rally. He is the 10th motorcyclist to die in the history of the gruelling race.

Defending champion Stephane Peterhansel strengthened his grip on this year's race by winning the 10th, 483-km stage around Atar in Mauritania.

The race is due to finish on Sunday.

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