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New Zealand world mountain bike champion Samara Maxwell is taking a year-long break from competitive sport to safeguard her wellbeing and longevity.
It means she won't be defending her mountain bike world series cross country title after a breakthrough 2025 season.
Maxwell became the first New Zealander to win a UCI World Series title in October, which saw her named a finalist in the Halberg Sportswoman of the Year awards.
Her Decathlon Ford Racing Team has announced
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