Finn Iles facts for kids
Finn Iles at the 2018 UCI Downhill World Cup in Losinj, Croatia
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 15 August 1999 Banff, Alberta |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Specialized Gravity |
| Discipline | MTB |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | DH |
Finn Iles is an amazing Canadian mountain bike racer. He was born on August 15, 1999, in Banff, Alberta. Finn competes in downhill cycling, a super exciting sport. In downhill, riders race their bikes down steep, challenging mountainsides. Finn is known for his incredible speed and control on the bike. He races in the top-level Mountain Bike World Cup events.
Finn's Racing Journey
Finn Iles started making a name for himself very early. He quickly became one of the best young downhill riders. His journey shows how hard work and dedication can lead to big wins.
Junior Success
Before he became a pro, Finn was a star in the junior races. He showed incredible talent and speed. In 2016, he won several big races. He took first place at the UCI Junior DH World Cup in Fort William. He also won at Lenzerheide that same year.
His biggest junior win was at the 2016 UCI Junior World Championships. He earned a gold medal in Val di Sole, Italy. This made him a junior world champion!
Here are some of his top junior results:
- 1st UCI Junior World Championships (Val di Sole, 2016)
- 1st UCI Junior DH World Cup (Fort William, 2016)
- 1st UCI Junior DH World Cup (Lenzerheide, 2016)
- 1st Crankworx DH Juniors (Les Gets, 2016)
- 2nd UCI Junior DH World Cup (Leogang, 2016)
- 2nd UCI Junior DH World Cup (Mont-Sainte-Anne, 2016)
- 2nd UCI Junior DH World Cup (Vallnord, 2016)
Elite Racing Achievements
After his junior success, Finn moved up to the Elite category. This is where the best riders in the world compete. It's a tough challenge, but Finn quickly proved he belonged there. He consistently placed in the top spots.
In 2022, Finn had a fantastic year. He won his first Elite UCI DH World Cup race in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada. This was a huge moment in his career. He also earned a bronze medal at the 2024 World Championships in Vallnord.
Here are some of his notable Elite results:
- 1st UCI DH World Cup (Mont-Sainte-Anne, 2022)
- 1st Canadian National Championship (Panorama, 2019)
- 1st Crankworx Whistler Fox Air DH (2018)
- 2nd UCI DH World Cup (Lourdes, 2022)
- 2nd UCI DH World Cup (Lenzerheide, 2022)
- 3rd UCI DH World Cup (Vallnord, 2022)
- 3rd Crankworx DH Rotorua (2018)
- 3rd Crankworx DH Innsbruck (2021)
- 4th UCI DH World Cup (Fort William, 2019)
- 4th UCI DH World Cup (Maibor, 2020)
- 4th UCI DH World Cup (Snowshoe, 2021)
- 5th UCI DH World Cup (Vallnord, 2018)
Finn Iles continues to be a top competitor in downhill mountain biking. He inspires many young riders around the world.
