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Rally champion Elfyn Evans receives hero's welcome in Dolgellau
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Hundreds of supporters gathered in Dolgellau to welcome newly crowned World Rally champion Elfyn Evans, the first Welsh driver to win the title. Evans drove his Toyota rally car to the town centre, met fans, visited his former school, and gave First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth a ride in his car. Evans secured the championship after finishing as runner-up five times, following a dramatic finish in Sardinia where his rival Oliver Solberg went off track.
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- Elfyn Evans became the first Welsh driver to win the World Rally Championship.
- Hundreds of supporters and Wales' First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth attended the celebration event in Dolgellau.
- Evans visited his former school, Ysgol Bro Idris, to meet pupils and teachers.
- He secured the title after rival Oliver Solberg slid off the track near the finish line in Sardinia.
- Evans previously finished as runner-up in the world championship five times before this victory.