Kiwi teenager wins junior downhill mountain bike world title

Sunday 23 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 23 Aug, 6:00pm

Palmerston North rider Jonty Williamson has become the first New Zealander to win a UCI Downhill World Series overall title. The 17-year-old secured the junior men's crown in France after recording his sixth win of the season at Les Gets.

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1. StuffSun 23 Aug, 8:06am

   Historic world title win for 17-year-old Kiwi downhill mountain biker Jonty Williamson (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSun 23 Aug, 6:00pm

   Kiwi teen Jonty Williamson claims junior downhill World Cup crown (opens in new tab)