Brandy Richards Leads U.S. Women’s World Trophy Team to Third-Consecutive 6DAYS Victory
BERGAMO, Italy – Brandy Richards spearheaded the U.S. Women’s World Trophy Team to a record-equaling sixth overall victory at the 2025 FIM 6DAYS Enduro of Nations, held in Bergamo, Italy. This marks the team’s third consecutive win, showcasing a dominant performance in various challenging conditions throughout the event.
World Trophy Team (WT) Results
The U.S. World Trophy Team concluded the event with a strong fourth-place finish. Dante Oliveira led the effort, finishing sixth in the E2 division on his KTM 450 XC-F, alongside teammates Johnny Girroir, Cody Barnes (Honda), and Josh Toth (Kawasaki). Girroir battled through a hand injury to secure fourth in E2 and eighth overall. Notably, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing clinched the Manufacturer’s Team Award, further solidifying their dominance.
Quotes from the U.S. World Trophy Team
Johnny Girroir commented, “It was a tough week coming in with a broken hand, but I’m glad to make it through the whole week and help the boys get fourth! All things considered, I think we performed pretty well.”
Dante Oliveira stated, “I had a couple of okay tests and a lot of average tests. On the bright side, I’m healthy and know how to moto after picking up that final test win.”
Junior World Trophy Team (JWT) Achievement
In the Junior World category, standout Grant Davis secured fifth in E2 and contributed to the team’s third place. Mateo Oliveira finished 18th in JWT and 27th in E2, while Cooper Jones finished 12th in JWT and 20th in E2. The U.S. JWT team collectively claimed a commendable fourth place overall.
Quotes from the Junior World Trophy Team
Grant Davis expressed, “Being the third-placed Junior Trophy rider isn’t bad, but I want more. We’ll be back!”
Mateo Oliveira shared his frustration but noted, “I’m always learning and will get better from this.”
Cooper Jones highlighted his performance, stating, “Even getting a sixth overall finish in a test was pretty cool.”
Women’s World Trophy Team (WWT) Dominance
The Women’s World Trophy Team, led by Brandy Richards, delivered an impressive performance with a winning margin of over 37 minutes, maintaining the lead from start to finish. Teammates Korie Steede and Rachel Gutish completed the team, solidifying their victory.
Brandy Richards said, “The track was perfect… I’m really happy to have come away with another win for the team. We’ll be back next year and try and fight for a seventh.”
The event underscored the U.S. teams’ resilience and competitive spirit, as they prepare to aim for continued success in future competitions.
