About Steve Smith
Lived 1989 – 2016 (aged 26). Steve Smith was a Canadian sport cyclist and mountain biker.
Steve Smith (25 November 1989 – 10 May 2016), commonly known as Stevie Smith, was a Canadian professional downhill mountain biker.
Biography Born in Cassidy, British Columbia, Smith was (as of September 2013) 2nd in the world rankings on the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Downhill Mountain Bike circuit. In 2013 Steve Smith secured his first overall victory in the UCI DHI World Cup by winning the last race in Leogang, Austria. This made him the first Canadian to win the UCI DHI World Cup.
On 10 May 2016, Smith died after suffering a brain injury resulting from an enduro motorcycle accident in his hometown of Nanaimo, British Columbia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Steve Smith?
Canadian cyclist
When was Steve Smith born?
Steve Smith was born on 25 November 1989 in Cassidy.
When did Steve Smith die?
Steve Smith died on 10 May 2016 in Nanaimo.
What was Steve Smith's occupation?
Steve Smith was a sport cyclist and mountain biker.
What nationality was Steve Smith?
Steve Smith was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Steve Smith (cyclist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steve Smith. https://biography.guide/steve-smith-sport-cyclist/
MLA: "Steve Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/steve-smith-sport-cyclist/.
Chicago: "Steve Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/steve-smith-sport-cyclist/.
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