Cannonball Festival Gallery | Troy Brosnan and Sian A’Hern Claim Victory at RockShox Open Downhill

The RockShox Australian Open Downhill at the Thredbo Cannonball MTB Festival wrapped up with Troy Brosnan and Sian A’Hern standing on the top step, claiming victory in the elite categories after a full day of intense racing.

Brosnan Secures the Win in the Pro Men’s Race

Troy Brosnan laid down a blistering run to take the fastest time of the day, finishing 1.859 seconds ahead of last year’s winner, Jackson Frew. Connor Fearon put in a strong performance to round out the podium, finishing 2.6 seconds behind Brosnan.

In the U19 Men’s category, Zac Bradley put together an impressive run that would have placed him sixth in the elite standings, proving that the next generation of Aussie downhill racers is one to watch.

A’Hern Claims Victory in the Pro Women’s Race

After securing second place in 2024, Sian A’Hern returned stronger than ever, taking the win by an impressive 3.733-second margin over Elleni Turkovic. Ellie Smith completed the podium, crossing the line 10.484 seconds off the pace.

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In the U19 Women’s race, Sami Rothwell put down a dominant run, finishing 8.263 seconds ahead of Amelia Freeman to take the win.

RockShox Australian Open Downhill – Race Results

Pro Men’s Results

1. Troy Brosnan – 5:08.266 (200 pts)
2. Jackson Frew – 5:10.125 (+1.859) (160 pts)
3. Connor Fearon – 5:10.872 (+2.606) (140 pts)
4. Luke Meier-Smith – 5:11.163 (+2.897) (125 pts)
5. Jackson Connelly – 5:11.880 (+3.614) (110 pts)
6. Cooper Downey – 5:21.045 (+12.779) (95 pts)
7. Troy Weinert – 5:23.432 (+15.166) (90 pts)
8. Joshua Button – 5:24.250 (+15.984) (85 pts)
9. Callum Crofts – 5:25.594 (+17.328) (80 pts)
10. Thomas Crimmins – 5:26.529 (+18.263) (75 pts)

Pro Women’s Results

1. Sian A’Hern – 5:46.153 (200 pts)
2. Elleni Turkovic – 5:49.886 (+3.733) (160 pts)
3. Ellie Smith – 5:56.637 (+10.484) (140 pts)
4. Sacha Mills – 6:02.687 (+16.534) (125 pts)
5. Tegan Molloy – 6:05.715 (+19.562) (110 pts)
6. Ashleigh Weinert – 6:08.956 (+22.803) (95 pts)
7. Zana Evans – 6:11.754 (+25.601) (90 pts)
8. Zali Miklas – 6:15.455 (+29.302) (85 pts)
9. Jess Hoskin – 6:17.343 (+31.190) (80 pts)
10. Cassie Voysey – 6:24.258 (+38.105) (75 pts)

U19 Men’s Results

1. Zac Bradley – 5:14.396 (200 pts)
2. Ethan Aleckson – 5:22.521 (+8.125) (160 pts)
3. Oliver Colthup – 5:23.741 (+9.345) (140 pts)
4. Chase Minos – 5:25.679 (+11.283) (125 pts)
5. Zach Ford – 5:27.581 (+13.185) (110 pts)
6. Rhys Wellings – 5:28.897 (+14.501) (95 pts)
7. Gillie Macken – 5:30.242 (+15.846) (90 pts)
8. Bailey Mills – 5:32.944 (+18.548) (85 pts)
9. Cooper Hall – 5:35.102 (+20.706) (80 pts)
10. Kody Hedin – 5:35.660 (+21.264) (75 pts)

U19 Women’s Results

1. Sami Rothwell – 6:18.340 (200 pts)
2. Amelia Freeman – 6:26.603 (+8.263) (160 pts)
3. Chloe Tsimiklis – 6:34.912 (+16.572) (140 pts)
4. Mia Jasper – 6:38.587 (+20.247) (125 pts)
5. Madison Sharp – 6:42.107 (+23.767) (110 pts)
6. Imogen Lodding – 9:27.058 (+3:08.718) (95 pts)