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On the rugged roads of Kigali, under an African sky heavy with emotion, Kim Le Court etched her name into cycling history by finishing 8th. Her top-10 result at the Elite Road World Championships – the first ever staged on African soil – she became the first Mauritian rider to achieve such a feat in the sport’s most prestigious competition. This milestone is more than a personal victory; it stands as a testament to Mauritius’s growing prominence in the world of cycling, propelled by an athlete of extraordinary calibre.

At 29, Kim Le Court did more than simply complete a gruelling 164.6-kilometre race among the world’s elite. She uplifted a nation, inspired a continent, and reshaped expectations for Mauritian cycling. Her performance in Kigali – defined by tactical brilliance and unyielding determination – firmly establishes her as a pre-eminent figure in both continental and global cycling.

A season of unprecedented success
2025 will forever be remembered as the year of Kim Le Court. From her commanding victory at Liège-Bastogne-Liège – where she outclassed some of cycling’s biggest names – to her four days in the yellow jersey at the Tour de France Femmes, capped by a stage win of breathtaking panache, her achievements have established her as the embodiment of bold, ambitious cycling. She has proven that Mauritian riders can not only compete with Europe’s elite but surpass them.

Behind every extraordinary achievement lies a team. For ten years, MCB and the Mauritian Cycling Federation (FMC) have joined forces to build a sporting project as ambitious as it is visionary. “This is the story of mutual trust, relentless effort, and unwavering belief in Mauritian potential,” reflects Vanessa Doger de Spéville, Head of Sustainability, Reputation, and Engagement at MCB. “Kim’s success is not just an individual accomplishment, it is a pathway for young Mauritan cyclists, proving that global podiums are within reach. Her feat reshapes the landscape of local cycling and demonstrates that Mauritius can shine on the world stage.”