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MTB World Cup XC #8 & DH #6 - CDM

Canberra, Australia, August 29-31, 2008

Photos

Race 7 - August 31: Elite men downhill,

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• Sam Hill (Aus) had the crowd reved up during his semi final run.
• Greg Minnaar (RSA) in the semis.
• Nathan Rennie (Aus) was looking strong in the semis.
• Filip Polc (SVK) heads towards Triple Treat.
• It's a long way down to the finish.
• Aussie Aussie Aussie.
• Andrew Mills (Aus) was looking pretty stylish during the finals.
• Sam Hill (Aus) would have been disapointed today.
• Gee Atherton (GBr) finished in third place.
• Fabien Barel (Fra) managed fourth place.
• Nathan Rennie (Aus) was looking good taking the lead after his run.
• Greg Minnaar (RSA) was to fast though and took the win by four seconds.
• A massive crowd stayed for the presentation.
• The vocal crowd, loving every minute of it.
• Santa Cruz Syndicate are the leading team, and made the most of it.
• Nathan Rennie (Aus) on the podium, getting plenty of local support.
• Greg Minnaar (RSA) standing tall and proud.
• The mens place getters.
• Greg Minnaar (RSA) in the overall leaders jersey.

Race 6 - August 31: Elite women downhill,

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• Rachel Atherton (GBr) was exhausted after her semi final run.
• There were plenty of fans showing their support on the course.
• Fionn Griffiths (GBr) finished in fourth place.
• Sabrina Jonnier (Fra) made thrid place just over four seconds behind.
• Rachel Atherton (GBr) made it a one two for Great Britain.
• Tracy Moseley (GBr) powered to a win.
• Tracy Moseley (GBr) on the podium.
• The womens place getters.
• Down she goes.
• Rachel Atherton (GBr) in the UCI leaders jersey.

Race 5 - August 30: Elite men 4X,

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• Leigh Darrell won the small final.
• Jared Graves showing the form that took him to first place.
• Sam Willoughby had a great ride taking second place.
• Luke Madill rode to third place.
• Sam Willoughby being interviewed after the final.
• Jared Graves relaxing after taking the win.
• Jared Graves had a bit of fun during the anthem.
• Jared Graves on the podium.

Race 4 - August 30: Elite women 4X,

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• There was a huge crowd despite the rain.
• Caroline Buchanan on her way to blitzing the field in the Women's Four Cross.
• Caroline Buchanan salutes the crowd on the podium.
• Caroline Buchanan became emotional as the large crowd helped her sing the national anthem.
• Caroline Buchanan was a crowd favourite.

Race 3 - August 30: Elite men cross country,

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• The men started at a cracking pace.
• Florian Vogel (Sui) was first into the technical section on the second lap.
• Ralph Naef (Sui) takes the A line.
• Chris Jongewaard (Aus) rode hard to try keep contact with the front runners.
• Adam Craig (USA) finished in lucky thirteenth.
• Filip Meirhaeghe (Bel) lost a tyre and to go for a leisurely jog.
• Ralph Naef (Sui) pushing hard.
• Marco Fontana (Ita) was in hot pursuit.
• Christoph Sauser (Sui) eventually finished in 11th place.
• Lachlan Norris (Aus) finished third in the under 23 division.
• Geoff Kabush (Can) finished in third.
• Chris Jongewaard (Aus) had some true blue support.
• Rudi Van Houts (Ned) working hard up the climb.
• Jose Antonio Ramos (Esp) made it a one two for the Multivan Merida Biking Team.
• Todd Wells (USA) shows the strain at the start of the last lap.
• Ralph Naef (Sui) takes the win.
• Ralph Naef (Sui) talks to the media straight after the race.
• Ralph Naef (Sui) on the podium.
• The men's placings.

Race 2 - August 30: Elite women cross country,

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• Irina Kalentieva (Rus) and Mary McConneloug (USA) lead the riders out of the start.
• Irina Kalentieva (Rus) heads up the climb, with a strong lead.
• Rosara Joseph (NZL) had a great race finishing in second.
• Mary McConneloug (USA) just before the technical section.
• Blaza Klemencic (Slo) finished a credible sixth.
• Australian Tory Thomas got plenty of support from the locals.
• Jodie Willett (Aus) shows the strain of the climb.
• Kylie Webb (Aus) descends down the tricky section.
• Irina Kalentieva (Rus) had a lonely ride out front.
• Irina Kalentieva (Rus) in action on the climb.
• Catharine Pendrel (Can) finished in third place.
• Rosara Joseph (NZL) found it quicker to run up certain sections.
• Tereza Hurikova (Cze) was the quickest in the Under 23 division and fourth overall.
• Irina Kalentieva (Rus) on the smooth back section.
• Rosara Joseph (NZL) approaching the lap bell.
• Irina Kalentieva (Rus) celebrates a great win as she crosses the finish line.
• Irina Kalentieva (Rus) with a big smile after a big effort.
• Irina Kalentieva (Rus) talks top the media.
• Irina Kalentieva (Rus) says cheers.
• Irina Kalentieva (Rus) salutes the crowd on the podium.
• Irina Kalentieva (Rus) tops the women's podium.