Orillia’s Ian Ackert takes bronze at UCI MTB XC championships

Ian Ackert took the bronze at the 2023 UCI MTB XC championships, capping off an incredible day for Canada’s juniors. Hours earlier on Wednesday, Isabella Holmgren and Marin Lowe went 1-2 in the junior women’s race. Ackert fought hard for the medal, in a last lap duel with Norway’s Sivert Ekroll.

Current standings: Men Junior XCO

1️⃣ Albert Philipsen (DEN)
2️⃣ Elian Paccagnella (ITA) +44s
3️⃣Ian Ackert (CAN) +1.07

2 LAPS TO GO and Ackert in a battle with Rouffiac (FRA) for 🥉 #GlasgowScotland2023 pic.twitter.com/vfhWguSyp9

— UCI MTB (@UCI_MTB) August 10, 2023

Ackert had an incredible ride at the team relay event on Tuesday. He was the last rider for Team Canada, had an incredible duel with elite male rider, Sebastian Fini Carstensen of Denmark, finishing just behind him.

16-years old and on top of the world! 🌎💪

Albert Philipsen 🌈
UCI Men Junior XCO World Champion #GlasgowScotland2023 pic.twitter.com/C3woXQNOV6

— UCI MTB (@UCI_MTB) August 10, 2023