Sammie Maxwell becomes first New Zealander to win Cross Country World Series title
Monday 13 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Taupō mountain biker Sammie Maxwell secured the UCI Cross Country World Series title after finishing second in the final round in Canada. The 23-year-old made history as the first New Zealander to win the series. Maxwell noted that her mental health was challenged during the period leading up to the achievement.