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Grands 2025 🇺🇸
Grateful for another opportunity to line up against some of the best in the world.

Even though the weekend ended with another crash, I’m not overly disappointed. I know there was more in me, and some time away from international racing this year definitely showed. But looking back over my laps, there were positive things I’m genuinely motivated by.

Back home now feeling refreshed, motivated, and with a spark I’ll be carrying into 2026. Big goals ahead, more overseas racing, and one step closer to the dream.

Thank you to everyone who truly supports me, I appreciate you all 🤝🏼

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2025 GWM BMX National Championships,
well any race this year with “National” hasn’t exactly been one to write home about. My results haven’t where I wanted them and that’s been tough to swallow throughout the year.

I truly believe the speed is there or close to, but my ex*****on hasn’t been at the level it needs to be to make it count. It’s something I’ve been working on, and I’ve seen real progress especially here in VIC. Winning the superclass overall state series and a podium finish at VIC State Champs are results I’m proud of, even if I know there’s still a lot more to achieve for the level I’m chasing.

I’ll keep chipping away, next up heading to America for my 3rd Grands something I’m genuinely excited about and a great way to close out the year.

Even after a tough Nationals week, I’m in a good place. I’ve got a great team around me, and with continued work, the results will come.

Thanks everyone who truly supports me, let’s keep pushing 👊🏼

2024 GWM BMX National Championships,
my last race for year and final time racing in U23.

This year was the first time in my career I truly believed I could’ve won, it wasn’t meant to be this year and I’m ok with that.
All the boys were on fire and it was a real pleasure racing with you all. It goes to show how much talent Australia’s got, not just in U23 but all elite classes, I’m truly proud to be a part of that!

Crazy how far I’ve come this year, 12 months ago I was pretty close to rock bottom.

Thanks to everyone who truly supports me, you all play a significant part in my life and help me grow into the athlete i am today!

5th in Australia, for men U23!
My best result at national level since I started racing 10 years ago. Its only the beginning let’s keep pushing for 2025 💪🏼

First real time lining up at a national level since November last year this past weekend, mixed emotions about my performance!

With not feeling 100% brought on its own challenges. Day 1 was tough for me to find my groove simply putting me behind the 8 ball in a tough field. Nothing I did was good enough to deserve better than not making it out the qualifying rounds.

Day 2 still not feeling great, but I was determined to end the weekend with a better result, proving the hard work right.
Ending my day with a semi, still want more than that though considering how I felt physically and mentally I can be proud of that in a staked field!

Head down now to focus on the big goal come October.

Thanks to everyone who truly supports me,

Tulsa World Cups rd 5&6,
Results still don’t come close to what I want though I saw so much improvement during the race weekend compared to last time out in Brisbane.
Day 1 saw me miss the quarter final by less than 200th of a second, not going to lie that stung a bit! Day 2 started off pretty rough after heat 1 was a terrible lap, raced better in my LCQ to line back up for my 1/8th final just missing quarters again!

Still after no decent results during this year’s World Cup season, I’m super grateful to have competed at every round on the circuit. Just 2 years ago that was only a dream!

Thank you everybody apart of making this dream a reality ❤️
Hard work continues 😤

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