1st. Sam Blenkinsop 3:13:10 2nd. Mick Hannah +5.14 3rd. Finn Iles +15.86
Women
1st. Tahnee Seagrave 4:18.51 2nd. Emilie Siegenthaler +11.60 3rd. Miranda Miller +32.83
With two podiums earlier in the week, you may have expected to see Vaea Veerbeck somewhere on the podium, but unfortunately, she crashed in practice and was unable to race. Heal up quick Vaea!
@rrolly: I would say she is by far the best ground level reporter in mtb. She made me break out in laughter at least 3 times. She is essentially having to interview a competitor either super happy or unhappy. There's nothing substantive to what anyone says after their run so she makes it fun. One interview during pump track she kept making faces at the camera while the guy said "well I was just trying to go fast."
@Rubberelli: There were good moments, for sure. But not as smooth as it could be, or as I was hoping it would be. I hope she works it out. Would love to see her back.
yes blenki is that quick, however, the track was very muddy and unpredictable, Sam had a crazy run though apparently one of the 'cleanest' runs he's ever had which is insane considering half the track was covered in sluggish mud
Ok I'm done.