Jennifer Jackson wins bronze at the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike Worlds, marking her first championship medal and a breakthrough season.
Vancouver Island Rider Shines on the Global Stage
Jennifer Jackson of Maple Bay has etched her name into Canadian cycling history. On September 9, the 30-year-old clinched her first-ever World Championship medal, earning bronze in the Women’s Elite Short Track race at the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Zermatt, Switzerland.
“It’s one of the toughest and most beautiful places to race,” Jackson laughed, adding that while the trip wasn’t easy, the payoff was unforgettable.
Breaking Through on the Podium
For elite mountain bikers, the World Championships are the pinnacle event. Jackson knew the stakes—and she delivered. “The podium is everything, so there couldn’t have been a better time to finally crack the top three,” she said, reflecting on her breakthrough.
Her performance didn’t stop there. In the relay event, Jackson rode the fifth leg for Team Canada, closing a daunting gap of over a minute and bringing her squad within striking distance of a medal. They ultimately finished fourth after a fierce sprint to the line.
Pushing Limits in Every Race
Jackson’s final event was the demanding Olympic cross-country race. Despite finishing 21st, she called it her “career-best World Championship XCO,” though she admitted it was less than she had hoped for.
“Winning the medal is proof of performance,” she said. “But what matters even more is the sense of belonging—knowing I have a purpose in the race.”
A Season of Personal Bests
This year has been transformative for Jackson. “I’m not someone who dreams big in an abstract way,” she explained. “It’s about working on the dream—believing I can do things better and actually becoming better.”
Her results sheet reflects that belief, filled with personal records she says could define an entire career. Yet Jackson remains hungry. “There’s still so much more I can refine in my craft of bike racing, and I’m excited for what’s ahead.”
Eyes on the World Cup Finish
The season isn’t over. Jackson still has three World Cup races ahead: Sept. 21 in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, Oct. 5 in Lake Placid, USA, and Oct. 12 in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec. Currently ranked seventh overall, she’s determined to stay inside the world’s top 10.
“Staying consistent is the goal,” she said with a smile. “And honestly, I’m just loving the ride.”
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