# Downhill Mountain Biking World Cup in Whistler

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/downhill-mountain-biking-world-cup-in-whistler
> Updated: 2026-09-27T08:11:11.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Whistler hosted its first-ever Downhill World Cup event on the ‘1199’ track, a course named in honor of Canadian rider Stevie Smith. The technical 2.4 km track features steep terrain, roots, and jumps.

During the competition, reigning world champion Jackson Goldstone was eliminated from the event after a crash during his first qualifying run. Under the 2025 competition format, Goldstone was unable to secure a spot in the finals despite a second qualifying attempt. 

In related news within the sport, Italian rider Eleonora Farina announced her retirement from Downhill racing at the age of 35. Farina concluded her career at Val di Sole following twelve consecutive World Championship appearances and 13 World Cup podiums.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Downhill Mountain Biking: Goldstone misses finals as Farina retires

Jackson Goldstone misses the Whistler DH World Cup finals following a crash, while veteran Italian rider Eleonora Farina announces her retirement from professional downhill racing.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/downhill-mountain-biking-goldstone-misses-finals-as-farina-retires

### 2026-09-24: Whistler hosts first Downhill World Cup event

Whistler hosts its first-ever Downhill World Cup event on the 1199 track, featuring top riders like Jackson Goldstone and Finn Iles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/whistler-hosts-first-downhill-world-cup-event

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Cite as: Downhill Mountain Biking World Cup in Whistler. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/downhill-mountain-biking-world-cup-in-whistler