In 2025, I dedicated my entire race season to the XTERRA World Cup Circuit with the goal of becoming the first Australian female to finish the series ranked inside the Top 10. The global circuit spanned 8 countries and 3 continents, featuring 11 races that tested every aspect of endurance and resilience.

Throughout the season, I delivered consistent, career-best performances against the world’s top female off-road triathletes. What began as a bold goal turned into a breakout year — I exceeded my own expectations to finish 4th overall in the XTERRA World Cup standings and earned a new XTERRA World Ranking of 18.

This milestone season marks a significant step forward not only in my professional career but also for Australian representation on the world Off-Road Triathlon stage.

The XTERRA World Cup is the pinnacle of Off Road Triathlon, a sport that combines open water swimming, technical mountain biking and trail running across some of the most stunning, rugged and unpredictable terrain in the world.

For the 2026 season I will be pushing my limits further with the desire and drive to improve on my 2025 results at various World Cup races and with the ultimate goal of a Top 10 finish at the XTERRA World Championships in New Mexico at the end of the year.

For me, this isn't just about competing but about representing. As an Australian woman in a sport still growing in visibility back home, i'm racing to show that we belong at the top level and hopefully inspire more women (and men) to believe in themselves and pursue things they are passionate about. Cracking the Top 10 in the World Cup wasn't just a personal milestone for myself and my team around me but for every young Aussie girl who's ever wondered if she can thrive in a sport like this - just like I once wondered when I was young - and now have proven!

Of course, racing overseas comes at a financial challenge. With every race presents a new set of logistics to navigate- Flights, entry fees, bike transport, accommodation, care hire, nutrition, insurance and recovery tools- it all adds up!

Unlike the road triathlon world, off-road racing doesn't have the same level of sponsorship infrastructure yet. That means I need support to keep this dream alive and to do it right. Every dollar I raise brings me closer to making this season a success- not just by getting me to each start line but by allowing me to race fully prepared, properly fuelled and with less financial pressure in the back of my mind.

With your help i'm not just trying to race but i'm aiming to make history in Australian sport - to leave a lasting legacy on the XTERRA Circuit whilst representing Australia and knowing I have a whole community behind me is truly something special.

2026 - this isn't just a season, it's a mission.

Here is an insight into my current Race Schedule for 2026:

• XTERRA Asia Pacific Championships, Dunsborough
• XTERRA Rotorua, Rotorua, New Zealand
• XTERRA North American Championships, Alabama, USA
• XTERRA South American Championships, Colombia
• XTERRA Czech Republic, Prachatice, Czech Republic
• XTERRA Germany, Zittau, Germany
• XTERRA World Championships, Ruidoso, New Mexico

Let's make it happen!

For more information about the XTERRA World Cup and how 2025 unfolded please click the link below:

https://www.xterraplanet.com/world-cup

For a visual insight into the XTERRA World Cup then click the link below to watch the 'Beyond The Finish Line Series' on XTERRA's Youtube Channel:

https://youtu.be/IK0mukSS08s?si=k2_gYqL01sMHuNwk

To follow my personal Youtube Channel click the link below:

www.youtube.com/@Hannah-leeYoung