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2026 Australian MTBO Team for World MTBO Championships Team Announced

The Australian MTBO Team to compete at the 2026 Junior and Elite World MTB Orienteering Championships in Sweden from 24-30 August has been decided.

Following the selection trials at Yakandandah and Chiltern in Victoria over the weekend of 15-16 April, the following athletes will be representing Australia.

Maya Bennette (VIC)
Will Whittington (TAS)
Ricky Thackray (WA)

The team will be racing in Sweden, a country renowned for its technical terrain, extensive trail networks, and strong orienteering heritage. The Championships will provide a challenging and exciting test against the world’s best MTBO athletes.

Good luck to our Aussie riders as they take on the world stage in Sweden!

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Elizabeth L

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