Patsy Quick
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In 2003 antiques dealer Patsy Quick became the first ever British woman to compete in the world famous Dakar Rally.
She is described by her husband and mentor as a real-life Lara Croft.
Patsy crashed heavily in the desert in 2003 where she was temporarily blinded and unable to walk. She was spotted by a media helicopter who transported her to a makeshift hospital. Patsy was flown to Cairo where she underwent life-saving surgery to remove her spleen.
Desperate to compete again in 2004, Patsy was one of only two woman to enter into the rally. Sadly on day nine her attempt to continue ended when she failed to make her start time due treacherous weather conditions.
2005 saw Patsy with mechanical failures on her KTM resulting in a very disappointing early retirement.
Despite all the odds against Patsy, this amazing, motivating woman still wanted to compete in 2006.
Patsy proved this at the 2006 Dakar, becoming the only UK female to complete the rally.
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