Leap of faith lands Canberra cycling star Harriet Burbidge-Smith a Crankworx gold

Chris Dutton
Updated October 8 2022 - 4:42pm, first published 4:30pm
Harriet Burbidge-Smith after her win in the speed and style event in Cairns. Picture by Graeme Murray
Harriet Burbidge-Smith after her win in the speed and style event in Cairns. Picture by Graeme Murray

Harriet Burbidge-Smith had to take a leap of faith to send herself to new mountain-biking heights, so it was fitting a flip landed her Crankworx gold in front of 5000 fans in Cairns.

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Chris Dutton

Chris Dutton

Sport editor

Chris Dutton has been a sport journalist since 2008, covering rugby union, rugby league, basketball, cricket and soccer. He has covered World Cups and Olympic Games in print and online. Chris has had a stint as news director, but is back in sport to follow the ups and downs. Email: chris.dutton@canberratimes.com.au

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