All-women China Gazelle Rally wraps up in Inner Mongolia desert

China Plus Published: 2019-10-29 10:37:09
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The 2019 China Gazelle Rally has wrapped up in the desert area of Naiman County, Inner Mongolia.

Four time champion Jennet James won the race after three days of competition.

Drivers and navigators pose for photos after the China Gazelle Rally concludes in Naiman County, Inner Mongolia on Oct 26, 2019. [Photo provided to China Plus]

Drivers and navigators pose for photos after the China Gazelle Rally concludes in Naiman County, Inner Mongolia on Oct 26, 2019. [Photo provided to China Plus]

Nine teams consisting of members from 12 countries participated in the all-women rally.

Deemed as one of the toughest rallies, the race doesn't allow drivers to use GPS, but only a compass to navigate.

Two contestants push their car that is trapped in the sand during the China Gazelle Rally in Naiman County, Inner Mongolia on Oct 26, 2019. [Photo provided to China Plus]

Two contestants push their car that is trapped in the sand during the China Gazelle Rally in Naiman County, Inner Mongolia on Oct 26, 2019. [Photo provided to China Plus]

The team traveling the fewest kilometers to cross the finish line wins.

The Gazelle Rally, which originated from Morocco, was introduced to China for the first time and will come back again next year in the Keerchin Desert of Inner Mongolia.

Two rally contestants navigate in the desert of Naiman County, Inner Mongolia during the China Gazelle Rally on Oct 26, 2019. [Photo provided to China Plus]

Two rally contestants navigate in the desert of Naiman County, Inner Mongolia during the China Gazelle Rally on Oct 26, 2019. [Photo provided to China Plus]


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