At 16, Kübra Denizci Keskin suffered a life-changing spinal injury after a fall that fractured her neck and left her using a wheelchair. Nearly two decades later, she is a clinical psychologist, a rally driver and the first and only woman with a disability to compete in rallying at the international level.
Keskin has built a life around challenging limits. She has earned degrees from two universities, completed a master's degree in business administration and later studied psychology before becoming a clinical psychologist.
She has also spent four years competing in rallying, winning races in the FIA European Rally Championship and earning podium finishes in Türkiye and Europe.
In 2026, Keskin has taken another major step forward. She won the Rally5 class at both Rally di Roma Capitale and Barum Czech Rally Zlin, giving her two victories in two European championship starts this season.
Turkish driver Kübra Denizci Keskin celebrates after winning the Barum Czech Rally, Zlin, Czechia, Aug. 16, 2026. (Courtesy of Kübra Denizci Keskin)
