There was no shortage of drama and excitement from Cairns, Australia, during the downhill race at World Champs.
Downhill winners were decided at the 2017 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Cairns, Australia today. Sunny skies and dusty, dry conditions greeted competitors as they sped through the rainforest-cut course.
Here are some Elite Men's highlights:
The Elite Women's race results were protested. Apparently Myriam Nicole had a run with no mistakes, but was recorded as 47-seconds off the pace at the first split. After review, the UCI updated results with Myriam in 2nd place by just. .097 seconds.
AMENDED ELITE WOMEN'S RESULTS
Regardless of the drama, Canadian, Miranda Miller, had a strong, consistent run and, at the time of racing, was fastest. Tracey Hannah, local favorite, was on pace to take the hot seat in convincing fashion until she washed out trying to take a high, inside line. She crashed, laying on the ground in disbelief for a few seconds. She got up and finished her run and ended up in 3rd place, just 1.985 seconds off of Miranda. Had she scrambled to get back on the bike, the race would have probably been hers. EDIT: We learned in Tracey's audio interview that she hit her head and was disoriented which is why she didn't get up right away. We're glad she's ok and still can't believe how fast she finished after that crash! -gordo
The Brits take gold and silver in the Junior Men's downhill with Matt Walker earning a convincing victory by 3.44 seconds over fellow countryman, Joe Breeden. Matt Walker becomes the first rider to win a World Champs DH race on 29-inch wheels. German, Max Hartenstern takes home the bronze. Race win favorite and Junior World Cup overall winner, Finn Iles finished in 10th place. Props to #USDH ripper, Nik Nestoroff, on his 8th place result and solid 2017 season.
It's great to see such a strong attendance of Junior #USDH women at this year's World Champs. Well done, girls! Keep charging!
powermutant
9/14/2017 5:21 PM
And a 29er takes its first Worlds gold.
Very cool racing. Awesome to continue to see the full senior mens and womens fields. Gutted for the Hannah's, especially Mick, a total of .6 seconds away from 2 rainbow jerseys. A couple more cameras would've been nice.
pyromaniac
9/10/2017 10:01 PM
jet
9/10/2017 8:32 AM
sideshow
9/10/2017 5:23 AM