Millie Johnset Has Retired From World Cup Racing
The 25-year-old cyclist announced her departure from international downhill competition.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Cycling
Millie Johnset has announced her retirement from World Cup downhill racing following a career spanning since 2018. The 25-year-old cyclist made the official announcement on September 29, 2026.
Why it matters
Johnset steps away from the sport after achieving significant international success, including a win at the 2026 Crankworx Mont-Sainte-Anne downhill event and podium finishes in World Cup races.
Johnset leaves the sport with a 3rd place ranking as the 2026 Queen of Crankworx and a history of top-five finishes, including 4th in the 2021 Elite World Cup.
The players
Millie Johnset
She is a professional downhill mountain bike racer who competed at the elite international level since 2018.
The details
Johnset began her international career in 2018 with a bronze at the Junior Women's World Championships and achieved her first Junior Women's Downhill win at Val di Sole in 2019. Her final season was impacted by physical setbacks, including a broken collarbone in Tasmania in February 2026 and a separated shoulder in September 2026.
Timeline
Johnset began racing internationally in 2018.
She broke her collarbone in Tasmania in February 2026.
She suffered a separated shoulder in September 2026.
Johnset announced her retirement on September 29, 2026.
Season Trajectory
Johnset concludes her career following a season marked by both high-level competition and physical injuries. Her retirement removes a consistent contender from the elite podium, shifting the competitive landscape for future World Cup and Crankworx circuits.
Johnset will no longer appear on professional race start lists, ending her eligibility for future World Cup rankings. Fantasy cycling participants and followers of the downhill circuit must adjust expectations for upcoming race rosters.
The takeaway
Johnset exits the sport as a decorated athlete who transitioned successfully from the junior ranks to elite international competition. Her retirement highlights the rigorous physical demands placed on professional downhill racers throughout their careers.
Further reading
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