New Zealand cyclist Campbell Stewart has announced his retirement from professional cycling, concluding a career that spanned 15 years and featured significant achievements on both track and road disciplines. The 28-year-old from Palmerston North made the decision public in late June, signaling the end of an era highlighted by Olympic, world championship, and Commonwealth Games success, as well as multiple seasons on the UCI World Tour.

Stewart’s career was distinguished by his prominence on the track, where he secured an Olympic silver medal in the omnium at the Tokyo Games in 2021. He also won the omnium world championship title in 2019 in Poland and accumulated a total of seven senior world championship medals throughout his career. These included silver medals in the team pursuit, madison, and omnium, along with bronze medals in the team pursuit and madison at the 2023 world championships held in Glasgow. Earlier this year, he claimed another silver in the omnium at the world championships in Santiago.

At the Commonwealth Games, Stewart earned four medals across two competitions. In Birmingham in 2022, he took gold in the team pursuit and silver in the points race. He had previously won two silver medals at the 2018 Gold Coast Games. Prior to his senior career, Stewart was a leading junior cyclist for New Zealand, capturing four junior world championship gold medals and one silver between 2015 and 2016.

In addition to his track accolades, Stewart also competed on the road, spending four seasons in the UCI World Tour from 2022 to 2025. During this time, he rode for teams including BikeExchange and Jayco AlUla. A career milestone on the road was his participation in the 2023 Giro d’Italia, one of cycling’s three Grand Tours.

Following his retirement, Stewart is pursuing a new path as an apprentice builder in Cambridge. He remains close to the national cycling and rowing centres, where his partner, Kathryn Glen, is a member of New Zealand’s national rowing squad.

In a statement, Stewart expressed gratitude to Cycling New Zealand and GreenEdge Cycling for their support over the years. He also acknowledged the influence of longtime mentor Mike McRedmond in shaping both his athletic and personal development. Stewart thanked coaches, teammates, staff, sponsors, family, friends, and supporters, noting his appreciation for all that cycling has contributed to his life.

“Here’s to the next adventure,” he said, signaling a new beginning after a distinguished sporting career.