| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Estonian |
| Born | November 12, 1982 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) |
| Spouse | Signe Triisa |
| Sport | |
| Country | Estonia |
| Sport | Rally raid |
| Team | Rally Raid Estonia |
Toomas Triisa (born 12 November 1982) is an Estonian rally driver. Triisa won 2017 Dakar Rally Malle Moto class. He is the Estonian champion in various rally classes such as motocross. [1] [2] [3]
| Year | Class | Vehicle | Position | Stages won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bikes |  Husqvarna 450 Rally Factory Replica | 55th | 0 |
| 2017 | 30th | 0 | ||
| 2023 | SSV |  Can-Am | 11th | 0 |
His mother is former athlete Veronika Minina. [3]
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