PHOTO: ODT FILESNew Zealand Olympian Leila Walker started her 2026 season on a winning note by defending her elite women’s title at the Oceania championships in Brisbane yesterday. Walker, 20, had the fastest lap time of the event to be awarded the title on overall points, following winning the title in New Plymouth last year. Walker was pleased to get some quality racing in the legs in her first competition since last year. There were about 200 New Zealand entries in the challenge and cruiser class racing over the weekend in Brisbane. The competition was one of three events for world championship selection for junior elite males and females.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 22, 2026 15:34 UTC