Mia Rushten
Motorcycle racing // Norway
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Mia Rusthen swapped ballet slippers for motorcycle boots and became Norway’s trailblazing road racer, claiming national titles and representing her country internationally.
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I used to dream of becoming a ballerina, until I fell in love with roadracing. Now my dream is to make it to the world class in roadracing!
It was a blast and an incredible experience!
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Mia Rusthen is a Norwegian motorcycle racer who traded her ballet dreams for the racetrack and has been breaking barriers as one of the few women competing at international levels in road racing.
EARLY YEARS
Born around 2002-2003, Mia initially dreamed of becoming a ballerina before discovering her passion for road racing. By 2017, at approximately 17 years old, she was already competing at the Norwegian Championship level, often as the only Norwegian and the only female on her teams. Her transition from dance to motorsports marked the beginning of a pioneering career that would see her represent Norway on international stages.
OTHER INTERESTS
Beyond racing, Mia has built a personal brand around her unique journey from aspiring ballerina to motorcycle racer, operating an online shop with “Mia Ballerina in the world” branding. She’s also active on social media as a content creator, describing herself as “an OnlyFans Athlete” on her official Instagram profile.
EARLY SUCCESS
Rusthen’s racing career took off quickly after she began competing professionally. In 2017, she claimed the overall winner title in the A2 Standard-cup of the Norwegian Championship. The following year proved even more significant when she finished 3rd in the Junior Supersport 300 Norwegian Championship and earned selection for the prestigious Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Selection Cup, where she was one of only two girls among 113 participants. She described the experience as “a blast and an incredible experience.”
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2017: Winner of A2 Standard-cup overall in Norwegian Championship[1]
- 2018: 3rd in Junior Supersport 300 Norwegian Championship[1]
- 2018: Selected for Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Selection Cup as one of two girls among 113 participants[1]
- 2019: 5th place in ITALIKA Women’s International Cup final in Mexico[2]
- 2020: Six second-place finishes in Solør Extreme Cup sprint races and set unofficial track record[1]
- 2021: 2nd overall in Norwegian Championship Supersport 300[1]
- 2023: 10th overall in Women’s European Championship with Team Trasimeno, best result 6th[2]
INSPIRATIONS
Mia’s inspiration comes from her personal transformation and passion for the sport itself. As she puts it: “I used to dream of becoming a ballerina, until I fell in love with roadracing. Now my dream is to make it to the world class in roadracing!” Her journey represents a complete reinvention of her athletic ambitions, driven by pure love for motorcycle racing rather than family tradition or specific racing heroes.
REPUTATION
Rusthen has established herself as a pioneering figure in Norwegian motorcycle racing, consistently being the only Norwegian female competing at her level. She’s regarded positively in the female motorsport community for her perseverance and role in promoting women’s visibility in racing. Media coverage consistently portrays her as humble and determined, with no reports of controversy throughout her career. Her “girl power” advocacy and international competitive spirit have made her a respected ambassador for Norwegian motorsports.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
As of 2024, Mia’s immediate future remains uncertain following a severe concussion sustained during a crash at Misano in June 2024 while competing in the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship. She is currently undergoing extended rehabilitation, with her family noting her “impressive strength and willpower” during recovery. Her long-term goal remains achieving world-class status in road racing, though any return to competition will depend on her complete recovery from the traumatic brain injury.
References:
About Mia – Mia Rusthen Official Website
Home Page – Mia Rusthen Official Website
Rusthen Howden suffer concussions in respective Race 1 crashes – WorldSBK
Norwegian girl ready for VM in Roadracing – ScanBike
Mia Rusthen Instagram Profile
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