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Ana Carrasco: "This victory can lead to a change of mentality" The Cehegín pilot, a law student at UCAM, made history by becoming the first woman to win a race in the World Superbike and wants to claim the title in 2018 (22/09/2017)

Smiling and with the trophy conquered last weekend, Ana Carrasco came to the UCAM, University where she studies the Law Degree, with the tranquility that gives the work well done and the responsibility to know that has made history.

Not for less.

The ceheginera, with her victory in the Supersport 300 World Superbike Championship (SBK), became the first woman in history to win a World Cup event.

Still in a cloud, Carrasco explained his sensations after getting his first win in a World Championship race: "I am very happy. I have been working for a long time to have such a result and it is a good reward. There are two tests left and we will try to continue on the same line and get on the podium. "

And that the road has not been easy as he has overcome several physical problems to regain his state of form and his confidence: "Two years ago I had several injuries and I left the World Cup because I was not at a good level and now I am better than ever and ready for any chance.I want to finish the year as well as possible and aim for the title next year. "

In a traditionally male-dominated world, Ana is aware that her triumph can be a big step for women who dream of competing in the World Cup: "I think this victory can lead to a change of mentality. find support and convince everyone that a woman can win. We have demonstrated it and from now on I hope it is easier to find opportunities to continue growing. "

In this way, one of the supports that has had Ana Carrasco, has been its own University and therefore had not wanted to pass up the opportunity to share the joy of this triumph with José Luis Mendoza, president of UCAM: "It is a great support for me and not only in studies, also in many other aspects so I am very happy to share this award with them. "

Now it is up to him to savor this success, which has cleared the doubts of those who thought that he could not win a race in the World Cup: "I have always believed that I could achieve it. had given and had not been able to prove it. People may be surprised but I always thought I had the ability to do it. "

And thinking about the future, it seems that she has very clear goals in the medium and short term: "I am very focused on the World Superbike and would only return to Moto3 in case they had a chance to have competitive means to fight for the posts head. "

Source: UCAM

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