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Giniel de Villiers

1972 - Today

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Giniel de Villiers (born 25 March 1972 in Barrydale, South Africa) is a South African racing and rally driver, best known for winning the 2009 Dakar Rally. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Giniel de Villiers is the 1,077th most popular racing driver, the 395th most popular biography from South Africa and the 20th most popular South African Racing Driver.

Giniel de Villiers is most famous for his achievements in rally racing, particularly for winning the Dakar Rally in 2009. He is recognized as one of South Africa's top motorsport competitors, having participated in multiple editions of the prestigious event.

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Among RACING DRIVERS

Among racing drivers, Giniel de Villiers ranks 1,076 out of 1,080Before him are Daniel Carlsson, Ayumu Iwasa, Sam Lowes, Dino Beganovic, and Roy Nissany. After him are Paul Aron, Jan Charouz, Fairuz Fauzy, Sergio Gadea, Scott Redding, James Rossiter, and Jonas Folger.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1972, Giniel de Villiers ranks 1,294Before him are Ruth Ogbeifo, Jamal Mashburn, Noriko Narazaki, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Hank Williams III, and Óli Johannesen. After him are Danny McFarlane, Claudia Karvan, Josh Singer, Matt Hemingway, Wangechi Mutu, and Chris Candido.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, Giniel de Villiers ranks 392 out of 454Before him are Marilyn Agliotti (1979), Tony Greig (1946), and Rolene Strauss (1992). After him are Lucas Thwala (1981), Bennett Mnguni (1974), Moeneeb Josephs (1980), Roy Wegerle (1964), Tyla (2002), Ramon di Clemente (1975), Sunette Viljoen (1983), Cheslin Kolbe (1993), and Themba Mnguni (1973).

Among RACING DRIVERS In South Africa

Among racing drivers born in South Africa, Giniel de Villiers ranks 20Before him are Guy Tunmer (1948), Trevor Blokdyk (1935), William Ferguson (1940), Ernie Pieterse (1938), Luki Botha (1930), and Brad Binder (1995). After him are Kelvin van der Linde (1996).