Teenager becomes first Kiwi to win downhill mountain biking World Series title
A 17-year-old New Zealand downhill mountain biker has won the junior world championship, claiming the crown at Les Gets.
Jonty Williamson, riding for Yeti Fox Factory, has become the first New Zealand rider to win the junior downhill World Cup title. The 17-year-old sealed the crown with his sixth win of the season at Les Gets in France. The achievement marks a historic milestone for New Zealand mountain biking.
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