After claiming three national titles in 2024, she’s cemented her place among the country’s best riders
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If there was ever any doubt about Jenn Jackson ’s ability to win races, 2024 has erased it. Raised in Ontario and now living in B.C., Jackson absolutely dominated the women’s elite field this year. She took the XCC Canadian Champion title in July, finishing just ahead of Olympian Ava Holmgren. On the same weekend, she also claimed the XCO Canadian Champion title, proving her versatility and skill. A new challenge: the XCM title
In September, Jackson took on a new challenge—racing for the XCM title in Thunder Bay. Despite her stellar season, she was unsure of how she’d perform in a marathon event. “This was my first marathon race in several years,” Jackson admits. “I was nervous about racing for nearly five hours, how my body would hold up and if my fueling strategy would work.”
But doubts were quickly squashed. Jackson won the race by over ten minutes, completing her incredible triple crown. “In the end, it all went remarkably well,” she said of the race. “It was different from XCC or XCO, but I enjoyed the challenge and I’m thrilled to hold titles in all three disciplines now.” A season of growth and confidence
For Jackson, these titles weren’t just about winning—they were part of a bigger plan. “This was one of my big result goals for the […]
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