Mackay BMX Riders Set To Represent Australia On Home Soil

Mackay and District BMX Club - Representing Australia in the Green and Gold Race Jerseys. (Absent – Tristyn Kronk, Jaxon Philp and Jack Hancroft.) Photos supplied

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Twenty-three riders from the Mackay and District BMX Club are preparing to take on the world's best after qualifying to represent Australia at the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane.

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The prestigious event will be held at the Sleeman BMX Track from July 17 to 25, bringing together the fastest BMX racers from around the globe as they compete for the coveted rainbow jersey.

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For the Mackay club, having 23 riders selected to wear the green and gold on home soil is a remarkable achievement and reflects the dedication, determination and countless hours of training invested throughout the season.

A spokesperson for Mackay and District BMX Club said the selection was a proud moment for the entire club.

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"To have 23 Mackay and District BMX Club riders earn the opportunity to wear the green and gold on home soil is an outstanding achievement and a testament to their hard work, dedication and commitment through the season," the spokesperson said.

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"We couldn't be prouder of our Australian representatives and wish each rider the very best as they take on the world's best in Brisbane. Congratulations to our incredible team – your Mackay BMX family is behind you every step of the way."

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Supporters can follow the action live throughout the championships via SBS On Demand, as the Mackay community rallies behind its local riders on the world stage.

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23 Mackay Riders out of the following will represent Australia:  

• Tristyn Kronk — Masters Men

• Ashton Wallin — 10 Boys 20"

• Chloe Knight — 11 Girls 20"

• Adelyn Eatwell — 12 Girls 20"

• Lilly Bolger — 12 Girls 20"

• Ruby Soke — 13 Girls 20"

• Liam Wilson — 13 Boys 20"

• Max Ransome — 14 Boys 20"

• Sarah Keidge — 14 Girls 20"

• Paige Knights — 14 Girls 20"

• Dylan Secher — 15 Boys 20"

• Willow Pogmore — 15 Girls 20"

• Chelsea Evans — 16 Girls 20"

• Jack Hancroft — U12 Boys Cruiser

• Adelyn Eatwell — U12 Girls Cruiser

• Max Ransome — 13–14 Boys Cruiser

• Liam Wilson — 13–14 Boys Cruiser

• Paige Knights — 13–14 Girls Cruiser

• Sarah Keidge — 13–14 Girls Cruiser

• Ruby Soke — 13–14 Girls Cruiser

• Dylan Secher — 15–16 Boys Cruiser

• Connor Parish — 17–24 Men Cruiser

• Brodie Wilson — 17–24 Men Cruiser

• Jaxon Philp — 17–24 Men Cruiser

• Louis Cauchi — 17–24 Men Cruiser

• Brendan Knights — 40–44 Men Cruiser

• Sherridan Pogmore — 40–44 Women Cruiser

• Connor Parish — 17–24 Men 20"

• Ashton Johns — 25–29 Men 20"

• Cooper Comerford — 25–29 Men 20"

• Michael Wallin — 35+ Men 20"

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