outstanding performance at last year ’ s ISDE on the Junior Team , has excellent speed and definitely belongs on the Trophy Team .”
The 2022 U . S . Junior World Trophy Team , made up of riders age 23 and younger , includes : Mateo Oliveira , KTM 250 SX-F ; Austin Walton , Husqvarna FX 450 ; and Cody Barnes , Honda CRF250R .
“ With so many changes to the Trophy team ,” noted Kallonen , “ I ’ m glad to have two riders from last year returning to the Junior Team . Cody and Austin are both hungry to prove a point and race
for the title . Joining them is Mateo Oliveira , who has had a phenomenal season so far this year , and I ’ m looking forward to seeing what he can do at ISDE .”
The 2022 U . S . Women ’ s World Trophy Team includes : Rachel Gutish , GASGAS EX 350F ; Korie Steede , KTM 250 SX-F ; and Brandy Richards , KTM 350 XC-F Factory Edition .
“ As with all three teams ,” said Kallonen , “ expectations are high . But they ’ re especially high with our Women ’ s Team , as we have two of last year ’ s champs —
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