Emily Batty announced her retirement from a successful professional racing career in cross-country mountain biking that included securing the bronze medal at the World Championships in Nové Mesto (2016) and Lenzerheide (2018).
Batty represented Canada twice at the Olympic Games in London (2012) and Rio de Janeiro (2016), where she finished fourth behind bronze medallist and compatriot Catharine Pendrel.
Batty is from Brooklin, Ontario and started racing at 13 years old. She is a nine-time national champion and has raced for teams Trek World Racing and Subaru Trek and, most recently, under sponsors Canyon and Red Bull.
In a heartfelt message to her sponsors and supporters, Batty reflected on her accomplishments, setbacks and what’s next in her career.
Dear fans, supporters, and cherished friends,
Today marks a new journey that fills me with nostalgia and anticipation. With mixed emotions, I announce my retirement from professional mountain biking. As I reflect upon my incredible career, I am grateful for the remarkable experiences, victories, and connections that have shaped me into the person I am today.
First and foremost, I want to express my deepest appreciation to all of you—my dedicated fans and supporters. You have been the driving force behind my accomplishments, the wind beneath my wings. Your unwavering encouragement and belief in me have propelled me to reach the heights I had dreamt of. Whether cheering me on from the sidelines or engaging with me through the digital realm, your presence has made this journey genuinely remarkable.
I will forever cherish the memories of standing on the World Cup podiums and representing Canada at two Olympic Games—a testament to the countless hours of training, sacrifice, and sheer determination. To finish twice third overall in the World Cup series and have graced the World Cup podium 17+ times is an achievement that will forever fill my heart with pride. The bronze medals at the World Championships in 2016 and 2018, the fourth-place finish at the
Olympics in Rio, and the 9+ Canadian Nationals Championships victories have all become indelible milestones intricately woven into the fabric of my personal story.
Throughout my journey as a professional athlete and someone who’s had the opportunity to experience the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows, I have come to appreciate that success extends beyond medals. The true essence of my experience lies in the invaluable lessons learned, the memorable…
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