The results of the must-see XC race, the first round of the 2024 Brazil World Cup series, have been announced.
elite women
First place. Jenny Risved: 1:17:18
The second. Savilia Blank: 1:17:45 // (+27)
The third. Hayley Batten: 1:18:03 // (+45)
4th. Chiara Teocchi: 1:18:16 // (+58)
5th place. Jolanda Neff: 1:18:27 // (+1:09)
elite men
First place. Christopher Blevins: 1:30:00
The second. Victor Koretsky: 1:30:02 // (+2)
The third. Filippo Colombo: 1:30:03 // (+3)
4th. Jordan Saroo: 1:30:05 // (+5)
5th place. Martin Vidaure Cosman: 1:30:05 // (+5)
elite women
elite men
Jenny Risveds ran a smart race, dominating the final lap and crossing the line 27 seconds behind to claim her first Elite XCO win of 2024. XC racing doesn't get any better than this, as close racing was seen throughout all five laps.Lead changes and attacks were spread throughout the nearly 1 hour and 20 minute race.
The trio of Jenny Risveds, Hayley Batten and Sabilia Blank were regulars in the closing stages of the race, but a final lap attack by Jenny Risveds proved insurmountable. Rysveds moved far ahead, leading to a battle for second place between Batten and Blank, but sadly Batten crashed on a loose turn and lost his chance for silver. It was a great day for American racers, with four riders finishing in the top 10, making Olympic selection very difficult.
Following the incredible spectacle of the women's race, the elite race continued as Brazil's fresh course led to some nail-biting tactical racing and it all came down to Christopher Blevins' incredible final lap attack. The boys managed to keep the XC hype alive. Almost three years after his first XCO win in snowshoeing in 2021, the American racer returned to the top in Brazil.
After a tight group held the lead for most of the race, the top runners regrouped and formed a large group of 13 riders heading into the final lap. A few attacks failed to give the rider the lead, but Blevins' great effort up one of the steepest climbs on the course propelled him forward. Despite the best efforts of the following players, no one was able to close the gap until the line gave Blevins the victory by two seconds.
See the results below.
result:
elite women
First place. Jenny Risved: 1:17:18
The second. Savilia Blank: 1:17:45 // (+27)
The third. Hayley Batten: 1:18:03 // (+45)
4th. Chiara Teocchi: 1:18:16 // (+58)
5th place. Jolanda Neff: 1:18:27 // (+1:09)
elite men
First place. Christopher Blevins: 1:30:00
The second. Victor Koretsky: 1:30:02 // (+2)
The third. Filippo Colombo: 1:30:03 // (+3)
4th. Jordan Saroo: 1:30:05 // (+5)
5th place. Martin Vidaure Cosman: 1:30:05 // (+5)
Complete results:
elite women
elite men
Race updates:
Elite women's race details:
8:18am PDT: Evie Richards & Hayley Batten leads
Ebby Richards and Hayley Batten led the start loop, closely followed by Jenny Risveds and Kate Courtney.
8:21 a.m. PDT: Some big names are struggling.
The first part of the start loop hasn't gone well for everyone, as Rebecca Henderson and Yolanda Neff are outside the top 20 and more than 33 seconds back.
8:23 a.m. PDT: Roana Lecomte reported crash.
Live broadcast reporting Roana Lecomte's crash. Lecomte is currently 16th in live time, 28 seconds behind.
8:26am PDT: Evie Richards Stills leads lap 1
Ebby Richards remained in the lead until the first full lap, with only seven riders remaining at the front.
8:28 a.m. PDT: Roana Lecomte and Jolanda Neff advance.
Despite a tough start to today's race, Jolanda Neff and Roana Lecomte are moving up the standings in 13th and 14th place respectively.
8:29 a.m. PDT: Hayley Batten moved to the front.
Hayley Batten set the pace to make another explosive start to today's race, passing Evie Richards.
8:30am PDT: Hayley Batten beats Evie Richards by 2 seconds
Hayley Batten was showing strength in the early stages of the race, creating a small gap at the front of the race.
8:32 a.m. PDT: Sabiria Blank moves into third place.
Sabiria Blank, who won on this course last weekend, finished third, just two seconds behind Evie Richards, who was once again in control of the race.
8:35 a.m. PDT: Large group still in front.
Despite the high pace at the start of the race, there were still eight riders at the front separated by eight seconds each. The next four laps could be an incredible battle.
8:39am PDT: Top 10 after 1st lap
8:41am PDT: Chiara Teocchi takes over race lead
Chiara Teocchi was the newest rider to lead the turns early in today's race.
8:44am PDT: Evie Richards, Fallback
XCC winner Evie Richards dropped out of the top group due to her high pace in the early stages and may struggle.
8:45 a.m. PDT: Roanna Lecomte out of top 20
After a crash early in the race, Roana Lecomte has dropped more than a minute off the race leader and is now in 21st place.
8:47 a.m. PDT: Hayley Batten and Sabiria Blank take the lead.
The pace picks up again, with Hayley Batten and Sabiria Blank taking the lead. The pair currently lead Jenny Risved by two seconds.
8:50am PDT: Jenny Risveds joins leadership
On the second lap Sabilia Blank, Hayley Batten and Jenny Risveds led the race, with a group of three riders at the front.
8:51 a.m. PDT: Jolanda Neff is back in the top 10.
Jolanda Neff rejoined the fray in 10th place, 35 seconds behind.
8:53am PDT: Top 5 after 2nd lap
8:56 a.m. PDT: Jenny Risved leads the top three riders
Jenny Risved has emerged as the race leader, with the top three riders looking to close the gap on Chiara Teocchi in fourth place.
9am PDT: Race leader has a big lead over the chaser
It looked like the runners were catching up to the top three, but they picked up the pace and built a 17-second lead over Chiara Teocchi.
9:03 a.m. PDT: Gwendalyn Gibson withdraws from race
After crashing in one of the rock gardens, Gwendalyn Gibson appeared to have injured her arm and withdrew from the race.
9:06am PDT: Top 5 after 3rd lap
9:08am PDT: Chase group corners leader
Since the start of the fourth lap, Chiara Teocchi and Alessandra Keller were eight seconds behind the top three riders.
9:08am PDT: Chase group corners leader
Since the start of the fourth lap, Chiara Teocchi and Alessandra Keller were eight seconds behind the top three riders.
9:14 a.m. PDT: Leader maintains lead to fourth place
Despite facing challenges from the chasing group, the top racers maintained a high pace, increasing the gap between them and fourth place to as much as 17 seconds.
9:15am PDT: Hayley Batten attack
Hayley Batten starts the attack and Jenny Lisveds is able to match her pace. Savilia Blank is currently six seconds off the pace and seems to be struggling.
9:21am PDT: Top 5 go to final lap
9:25am PDT: Sabilia Blank captures two leaders
Sabilia Blank narrows the gap between the top two competitors and a close battle for the championship begins.
9:26am PDT: Hayley Batten and Jenny Lisveds attack
Hayley Batten tries to build up the lead at the front, but Jenny Lisveds is unable to break away from her as the two maintain an even position. Savilia Blank did a great job of staying in the mix from just 2 seconds ago.
9:27 a.m. PDT: Jolanda Neff completes top five
Jolanda Neff overtook Alessandra Keller to take the podium spot.
9:28am PDT: Jenny Risveds dominates the race, leading by 10 seconds
Jenny Risveds shows off her strength with a wild attack that goes from zero to 10 seconds.
9:30am PDT: Hayley Batten crashes
It was a disaster for Hayley Batten, who slipped out on the dusty right-hand dog run. Batten gets back up and continues the race, but she is now in third place with Sabiria Blank in second.
9:33am PDT: Jenny Risved wins 2024 XC World Cup Opening Round
A great run from Jenny Risveds saw her gain the upper hand on the final lap, leading Sabilia Blank by 27 seconds.
8:15am PDT: Elite Women are off
Elite pulled off the line and Evie Richards took the lead on the start loop.
8:18am PDT: Evie Richards & Hayley Batten leads
Ebby Richards and Hayley Batten led the start loop, closely followed by Jenny Risveds and Kate Courtney.
8:21 a.m. PDT: Some big names are struggling.
The first part of the start loop hasn't gone well for everyone, as Rebecca Henderson and Yolanda Neff are outside the top 20 and more than 33 seconds back.
8:23 a.m. PDT: Roana Lecomte reported crash.
Live broadcast reporting Roana Lecomte's crash. Lecomte is currently 16th in live time, 28 seconds behind.
8:26am PDT: Evie Richards Stills leads lap 1
Ebby Richards remained in the lead until the first full lap, with only seven riders remaining at the front.
8:28 a.m. PDT: Roana Lecomte and Jolanda Neff advance.
Despite a tough start to today's race, Jolanda Neff and Roana Lecomte are moving up the standings in 13th and 14th place respectively.
8:29 a.m. PDT: Hayley Batten moved to the front.
Hayley Batten set the pace to make another explosive start to today's race, passing Evie Richards.
8:30am PDT: Hayley Batten beats Evie Richards by 2 seconds
Hayley Batten was showing strength in the early stages of the race, creating a small gap at the front of the race.
8:32 a.m. PDT: Sabiria Blank moves into third place.
Sabiria Blank, who won on this course last weekend, finished third, just two seconds behind Evie Richards, who was once again in control of the race.
8:35 a.m. PDT: Large group still in front.
Despite the high pace at the start of the race, there were still eight riders at the front separated by eight seconds each. The next four laps could be an incredible battle.
8:39am PDT: Top 10 after 1st lap
8:41am PDT: Chiara Teocchi takes over race lead
Chiara Teocchi was the newest rider to lead the turns early in today's race.
8:44am PDT: Evie Richards, Fallback
XCC winner Evie Richards dropped out of the top group due to her high pace in the early stages and may struggle.
8:45 a.m. PDT: Roanna Lecomte out of top 20
After a crash early in the race, Roana Lecomte has dropped more than a minute off the race leader and is now in 21st place.
8:47 a.m. PDT: Hayley Batten and Sabiria Blank take the lead.
The pace picks up again, with Hayley Batten and Sabiria Blank taking the lead. The pair currently lead Jenny Risved by two seconds.
8:50am PDT: Jenny Risveds joins leadership
On the second lap Sabilia Blank, Hayley Batten and Jenny Risveds led the race, with a group of three riders at the front.
8:51 a.m. PDT: Jolanda Neff is back in the top 10.
Jolanda Neff rejoined the fray in 10th place, 35 seconds behind.
8:53am PDT: Top 5 after 2nd lap
8:56 a.m. PDT: Jenny Risved leads the top three riders
Jenny Risved has emerged as the race leader, with the top three riders looking to close the gap on Chiara Teocchi in fourth place.
9am PDT: Race leader has a big lead over the chaser
It looked like the runners were catching up to the top three, but they picked up the pace and built a 17-second lead over Chiara Teocchi.
9:03 a.m. PDT: Gwendalyn Gibson withdraws from race
After crashing in one of the rock gardens, Gwendalyn Gibson appeared to have injured her arm and withdrew from the race.
9:06am PDT: Top 5 after 3rd lap
9:08am PDT: Chase group corners leader
Since the start of the fourth lap, Chiara Teocchi and Alessandra Keller were eight seconds behind the top three riders.
9:08am PDT: Chase group corners leader
Since the start of the fourth lap, Chiara Teocchi and Alessandra Keller were eight seconds behind the top three riders.
9:14 a.m. PDT: Leader maintains lead to fourth place
Despite facing challenges from the chasing group, the top racers maintained a high pace, increasing the gap between them and fourth place to as much as 17 seconds.
9:15am PDT: Hayley Batten attack
Hayley Batten starts the attack and Jenny Lisveds is able to match her pace. Savilia Blank is currently six seconds off the pace and seems to be struggling.
9:21am PDT: Top 5 go to final lap
9:25am PDT: Sabilia Blank captures two leaders
Sabilia Blank narrows the gap between the top two competitors and a close battle for the championship begins.
9:26am PDT: Hayley Batten and Jenny Lisveds attack
Hayley Batten tries to build up the lead at the front, but Jenny Lisveds is unable to break away from her as the two maintain an even position. Savilia Blank did a great job of staying in the mix from just 2 seconds ago.
9:27 a.m. PDT: Jolanda Neff completes top five
Jolanda Neff overtook Alessandra Keller to take the podium spot.
9:28am PDT: Jenny Risveds dominates the race, leading by 10 seconds
Jenny Risveds shows off her strength with a wild attack that goes from zero to 10 seconds.
9:30am PDT: Hayley Batten crashes
It was a disaster for Hayley Batten, who slipped out on the dusty right-hand dog run. Batten gets back up and continues the race, but she is now in third place with Sabiria Blank in second.
9:33am PDT: Jenny Risved wins 2024 XC World Cup Opening Round
A great run from Jenny Risveds saw her gain the upper hand on the final lap, leading Sabilia Blank by 27 seconds.
Elite men's race details:
10:31am PDT: Martin Vidaure Cosman and Victor Koretsky go bar to bar.
Martin Vidaure Cosman and Viktor Koretsky led the race, forming a one-two for Specialized.
10:32am PDT: Sam Gaze Down
Sam Gaze is involved in a catastrophe when he falls to the floor on a tight and tricky climb as riders scramble to get off their bikes and walk.
10:36am PDT: Martin Vidaure Cosman sets a blistering pace
Martin Vidaure Cosman has maintained a very high pace heading into the start loop and seems to have gained a lot of confidence from his third place on the short track yesterday.
10:40am PDT: Top 10 after start loop
10:42 a.m. PDT: Viktor Koretsky takes the lead.
Viktor Koretsky moved forward, making it a one-two for France, with Adrian Bojcis in second.
10:44 a.m. PDT: Nino Schurter drops to 23rd place
Nino Schurter hasn't had a great start today, dropping to 23rd place, 23 seconds behind the race leader.
10:46 a.m. PDT: Two seconds separated the top 10.
The current 10 fastest riders are separated by just two seconds. As the race continues, the leaders will want to start breaking up this large group.
10:52am PDT: Top 10 after first lap
10:53 a.m. PDT: Large group of riders at the front.
After 20 minutes of racing, there is still a large group of riders at the front. There is still a long way to go, but this course will attract a large number of riders, making the race even more difficult.
10:55am PDT: Filippo Colombo aims to break top rider
Filippo Colombo is leading the way, forming a group of six riders and setting the pace. Sam Gaze led the chase group in 7th place, 10 seconds behind.
10:59am PDT: Filippo Colombo, Martin Vidaure Cosman, Victor Koretsky Reed
Filippo Colombo, Martin Vidaure Cosman and Viktor Koretzky were slightly separated from the front of the race, followed by Joshua Dubau a few meters behind.
11:01am PDT: Joshua Dubow catches top rider
Joshua Dubow closes the gap on the race leader and forms a group of four riders at the front.
11:02am PDT: Top 10 after 2nd lap
11:06am PDT: Sam Gaze, 17 seconds behind the leader
Sam Gaze is looking to reduce his power and close the 17-second gap to the top four. Gase has a four-second lead over sixth place Jordan Salud.
11:11am PDT: Martin Vidaure Cosman maintains high speed
Martin Vidaure Cosman led the race on the third lap today with an impressive performance. The group of four riders at the front is sticking together and holding Sam Gaze back by about 20 seconds.
11:14am PDT: Top 5 after 3rd lap
11:19 a.m. PDT: Christopher Blevins moves into fifth place
Christopher Blevins moved up the ranks and pulled away from Sam Gaze and is now just eight seconds behind the race leader.
11:23 a.m. PDT: Christopher Blevins, Sam Gase, Jordan Saroo join leadership.
Christopher Blevins, Sam Gaze and Jordan Saroo joined the previous group of four, leaving a group of seven at the front of the race.
11:26am PDT: Top 5 after lap 4
11:39am PDT: Top 10 after 5th lap
11:43 a.m. PDT: Still incredibly close to the front.
There are only a few days left in the race, but a large group still remains within reach of the front. Someone needs to start attacking right away. Otherwise, it could be a battle for victory on the final lap.
11:49 a.m. PDT: Top 13 go to final lap
11:54 a.m. PDT: Martin Vidaure Kosman beats Viktor Koretsky with attack for the lead.
The race is becoming more tactical as the large leading group of riders is running out of time to move.
11:55 a.m. PDT: Viktor Koretsky moves into first place
Victor Koretsky is currently in control of the race and looking strong.
11:56 a.m. PDT: Christopher Blevins leads the way.
Blevins' onslaught, which separated the remaining leaders, took its toll on the front.
11:58 a.m. PDT: Filippo Colombo goes after Blevins.
Filippo Colombo hasn't given up on his chance of winning yet and is pedaling hard to catch the race leader.
11:58 a.m. PDT: Christopher Blevins wins in Brazil!
A final lap attack proved decisive for Christopher Blevins as he won the opening round of the XCO World Cup.
10:30 a.m. PDT: Elite men depart
Martin Vidaure Cosman gains speed from the line while leading a short starting loop.
10:31am PDT: Martin Vidaure Cosman and Victor Koretsky go bar to bar.
Martin Vidaure Cosman and Viktor Koretsky led the race, forming a one-two for Specialized.
10:32am PDT: Sam Gaze Down
Sam Gaze is involved in a catastrophe when he falls to the floor on a tight and tricky climb as riders scramble to get off their bikes and walk.
10:36am PDT: Martin Vidaure Cosman sets a blistering pace
Martin Vidaure Cosman has maintained a very high pace heading into the start loop and seems to have gained a lot of confidence from his third place on the short track yesterday.
10:40am PDT: Top 10 after start loop
10:42 a.m. PDT: Viktor Koretsky takes the lead.
Viktor Koretsky moved forward, making it a one-two for France, with Adrian Bojcis in second.
10:44 a.m. PDT: Nino Schurter drops to 23rd place
Nino Schurter hasn't had a great start today, dropping to 23rd place, 23 seconds behind the race leader.
10:46 a.m. PDT: Two seconds separated the top 10.
The current 10 fastest riders are separated by just two seconds. As the race continues, the leaders will want to start breaking up this large group.
10:52am PDT: Top 10 after first lap
10:53 a.m. PDT: Large group of riders at the front.
After 20 minutes of racing, there is still a large group of riders at the front. There is still a long way to go, but this course will attract a large number of riders, making the race even more difficult.
10:55am PDT: Filippo Colombo aims to break top rider
Filippo Colombo is leading the way, forming a group of six riders and setting the pace. Sam Gaze led the chase group in 7th place, 10 seconds behind.
10:59am PDT: Filippo Colombo, Martin Vidaure Cosman, Victor Koretsky Reed
Filippo Colombo, Martin Vidaure Cosman and Viktor Koretzky were slightly separated from the front of the race, followed by Joshua Dubau a few meters behind.
11:01am PDT: Joshua Dubow catches top rider
Joshua Dubow closes the gap on the race leader and forms a group of four riders at the front.
11:02am PDT: Top 10 after 2nd lap
11:06am PDT: Sam Gaze, 17 seconds behind the leader
Sam Gaze is looking to reduce his power and close the 17-second gap to the top four. Gase has a four-second lead over sixth place Jordan Salud.
11:11am PDT: Martin Vidaure Cosman maintains high speed
Martin Vidaure Cosman led the race on the third lap today with an impressive performance. The group of four riders at the front is sticking together and holding Sam Gaze back by about 20 seconds.
11:14am PDT: Top 5 after 3rd lap
11:19 a.m. PDT: Christopher Blevins moves into fifth place
Christopher Blevins moved up the ranks and pulled away from Sam Gaze and is now just eight seconds behind the race leader.
11:23 a.m. PDT: Christopher Blevins, Sam Gase, Jordan Saroo join leadership.
Christopher Blevins, Sam Gaze and Jordan Saroo joined the previous group of four, leaving a group of seven at the front of the race.
11:26am PDT: Top 5 after lap 4
11:39am PDT: Top 10 after 5th lap
11:43 a.m. PDT: Still incredibly close to the front.
There are only a few days left in the race, but a large group still remains within reach of the front. Someone needs to start attacking right away. Otherwise, it could be a battle for victory on the final lap.
11:49 a.m. PDT: Top 13 go to final lap
11:54 a.m. PDT: Martin Vidaure Kosman beats Viktor Koretsky with attack for the lead.
The race is becoming more tactical as the large leading group of riders is running out of time to move.
11:55 a.m. PDT: Viktor Koretsky moves into first place
Victor Koretsky is currently in control of the race and looking strong.
11:56 a.m. PDT: Christopher Blevins leads the way.
Blevins' onslaught, which separated the remaining leaders, took its toll on the front.
11:58 a.m. PDT: Filippo Colombo goes after Blevins.
Filippo Colombo hasn't given up on his chance of winning yet and is pedaling hard to catch the race leader.
11:58 a.m. PDT: Christopher Blevins wins in Brazil!
A final lap attack proved decisive for Christopher Blevins as he won the opening round of the XCO World Cup.
