Matthias Walkner: Fight for comeback in a moving documentary on ORF 1

Matthias Walkner: Fight for comeback in a moving documentary on ORF 1

The Dakar rally is known as the ultimate challenge in motorsport. She was launched in 1978 and has been inspiring athletes and spectators alike since then. The first rally led from Paris to Dakar and represented an enormous logistical and sporting challenge. The event was also famous by tragic incidents, such as the death of Thierry Sabine, the founder of the rally, in a helicopter crash in 1986. Despite the challenges, the Rally moved to Saudi Arabia in 2020, where the participants, Exciting terrains can explore, despite the criticism of the human rights situation in the region ( motorcycllesports.net ).

A well-known face of the Dakar rally is Matthias Walkner. The 38-year-old Austrian motorcyclist wrote motorsport history in 2018 when he won the rally in motorcycle rating. But in 2023, Walkner suffered significant injuries in a serious training accident in the United States to force him to fight his career and preservation of his leg. As early as the Rally 2024, the former champion had to fit due to its injuries ( Speedweek.com ).

The documentary about Walkner's path back

On March 26, 2025, the documentary "Matthias Walkner - My Longest Stage" will be broadcast on ORF 1. This documentary produced by Christian Prates accompanies Walkner during a year in which he faced the challenges of his serious injuries and rehabilitation. The documentation promises a deep insight into Walkner's fighting spirit and his will to find back in the saddle after going through an intensive series of operations and therapies. From primary care in the USA to his stay in the Graz accident hospital and finally the rehabilitation in Tobelbad, the film shows its moving journey back to life and sport.

walkner, who had already prepared intensively for the rally, had to rethink his plans after the accident. He not only received medical care, but also psychological support in order to master the mental challenges that are accompanied by such an accident. The documentary bundles its personal experiences and shows what it means to deal with setbacks with setbacks ( Oots.at , Speedweek.com ).

The broadcast dates of the documentation are not only an opportunity for motorsport fans to observe the indomitable will of Walkner, but also for everyone who is interested in stories about overcoming and fighting spirit. The 20-minute program will also be available online on the ORF platform and represents a valuable narrative about the challenges and triumph in the life of an athlete ( ots.at ).

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