Olivia Shililifa Namibia
Olivia Shililifa started racing her bike only in 2019. Already an experienced MTB racer at an international level, 19-year-old Olivia says she quickly fell in love with cycling and competition and that tactics and strategy are one of her favourite aspects of road racing.
In her first race of 2022 in the CANYON//SRAM Generation colours, Olivia won two silver medals at the Namibian national championships in the ITT and Road Race. She joined the team in Europe only in July after overcoming challenges with visa applications.
“I cannot be more grateful for another opportunity with CANYON/SRAM Generation to showcase what I have grown to love doing. I learnt so much quickly, I can only imagine what more is waiting for me next season.
It was a challenge to start racing only towards the end of the season, to keep up with the other riders, and to adjust to a new environment. But I am truly grateful for the support and understanding the team gave me throughout my stay in Europe.
Next season, our team will aim to strike for any chance or opportunity we get. I want to take the key points I learned this year into my performances next season. I have many of them! My favourite is always to have a clear goal of what you want to achieve, whether in a race or a training session. I also hope that with my performances for the team, I will gain selection for Namibia at world championships, Commonwealth and Olympic Games.”

Palmares
2023
- Silver medal, U23 Namibian national ITT championship
- 5th place, Namibian national road championship
2022
- Silver medalist, U23 Namibian national road championships
- Silver medalist, U23 Namibian national ITT championships
2021
- U23 Namibian national road champion
- Silver medalist, U23 Namibian national ITT championships
2020
- Silver medalist, Namibian Junior national road championships
2023
CANYON//SRAM Generation is the development team for the World Tour Team and is part of CANYON//SRAM Racing’s long-term D&I program. This two-tier structure was the first for a European-based WorldTeam to create a formal pathway to the Women’s World Tour. Now in its second year, the team aims to help talented female athletes from diverse backgrounds reach the top of professional cycling and to help them break new ground for their future and the future of cycling. The roster of CANYON//SRAM Generation unites eight ambitious women from seven countries across four continents.