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 (born August 15, 1999) is a talented Canadian mountain bike racer. He specializes in downhill cycling, which is a thrilling sport where riders race down steep, challenging mountain trails. Finn competes against the best riders in the world in the Mountain Bike World Cup series.
Discovering Finn Iles: A Downhill Star
Finn Iles was born in Banff, Alberta, Canada. He quickly became known for his amazing skills on a mountain bike. Downhill mountain biking is all about speed, control, and bravery. Riders tackle difficult courses filled with jumps, rocks, and roots.
Early Success: Junior Years
Finn started making a name for himself in the junior category. This is for younger riders before they compete against adults. In 2016, he had a fantastic year. He won several races in the UCI Junior Downhill World Cup. The UCI World Cup is a series of races held around the world. Winning these races shows a rider is one of the best.
He also won the UCI Junior World Championships in Val di Sole, Italy, in 2016. This made him a world champion at a young age. He also placed second in other important junior races that year.
Competing with the Elite Riders
After his success as a junior, Finn moved up to the Elite category. This means he started racing against the top adult riders in the world. It's a big step up, but Finn continued to show his talent.
In 2018, he finished fifth in a UCI Downhill World Cup race in Vallnord. He also won the Crankworx Whistler Fox Air DH event. Crankworx is a major mountain biking festival with many different competitions.
In 2019, Finn won the Canadian National Championship. This made him the top downhill rider in Canada. He also placed fourth in a UCI Downhill World Cup race in Fort William.
Finn continued to achieve strong results in the following years. In 2022, he had several podium finishes in the UCI Downhill World Cup. He placed second in Lourdes and Lenzerheide. He also finished third in Vallnord. His biggest win that year was taking first place at the UCI Downhill World Cup in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada.
In 2024, Finn earned a bronze medal at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Vallnord. This was a great achievement, showing he is still one of the top riders globally.
