Jolanda Neff
Jolanda Neff is a Swiss cyclist and one of the most successful cross-country mountain bike riders of her generation. An Olympic champion, world champion and multiple European champion, she has spent more than a decade competing at the highest level of international mountain biking. Neff has also raced on the road during her career, but her greatest achievements have come off-road, where her technical ability, climbing strength and aggressive racing style have made her one of Switzerland’s standout riders.
Jolanda Neff profile
- Name: Jolanda Neff
- Nationality: Switzerland
- Place of birth: St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Date of birth: 5th January 1993
- Status: Active
- Current Team: Cannondale Factory Racing
- Previous Teams: Trek Factory Racing, Kross Racing Team, Stöckli Pro Team
Career overview
Neff emerged as an exceptional mountain bike talent, winning three consecutive under-23 cross-country world titles before becoming elite world champion in 2017. She has also won multiple European titles and overall World Cup classifications, establishing herself among the dominant riders of her era. Her defining achievement came at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, where she won gold as Switzerland swept the podium in the women’s cross-country event. Neff has also competed on the road, including appearances at the Giro Rosa and national championships, but mountain biking has remained the central focus of her career. After a long spell with Trek Factory Racing, she joined Cannondale Factory Racing, continuing to compete internationally across cross-country and short-track events.
