After claiming four consecutive Australian Championships and back-to-back Oceanic titles, Charli Cannon encountered her first true string of setbacks. Just a week after surgery on her index finger, she lined up for the AMA Women’s Championship—racing in pain, compromised, and knowing victory would be an uphill battle.
What followed wasn’t about winning, it was about courage and self awareness. Charli faced defeat, but in doing so, she gained something far more valuable: the lessons only loss can teach. Competition isn’t just about standing on top of the podium; it’s about discovering that failure doesn’t exist when you give everything in pursuit of your dreams. The only real failure is never starting at all.
Staying in America, Charli continued her preparation for the MXGP of Darwin under the guidance of one of motocross’s most respected yet private coaches and mentors, Colleen Millsaps. With her wisdom, Charli is reminded that when the gates drop, unpredictability is certain, but through preparation and process, confidence becomes priceless. Because when you’ve done everything possible, you line up ready, knowing you truly belong
