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North American DH racers are collectively having their best season in a long time, and Anna Newkirk is a big part of that success, notching her first career win — the first by an American woman in 23 years — and currently sitting fourth in the overall standings.
So we brought Anna back on the show to talk about her phenomenal weekend at Lenderheide, where she qualified first and repeated the result in finals; her injury-interrupted 2025 season and returning to form; managing the pressure of racing, and how to ride at the limit; and a whole lot more.
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TOPICS & TIMES:
First career win at Lenzerheide
Qualifying first & the resulting pressure
Knowing when to push vs. aiming for smooth and safe
Qualifying format & changes to World Cup DH
Upcoming Juniors & growing North American momentum
USA Cycling & developing DH racers
Joining Frameworks & the benefits of a factory team
