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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

Goals for the rest of 2026

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