MTB World Cup XC #9 & DH #7 - CDM, Schladming, Austria, September 11-14, 2008

Race 5 - September 13: Elite men downhill

Sam Hill took it easy during the semi-finals. Photo ©: Luke Weber	Blenkinsop was on the edge all day and loving it. Photo ©: Luke Weber	The course was a mix of dense forest and open grass mountain. Photo ©: Luke Weber
The run in to the finish. Photo ©: Luke Weber	Sam Hill’s year was without major highlight Photo ©: Luke Weber	Congratulations to Blenkinsop were universal. Photo ©: Luke Weber
Right after the race, Minnaar was on the blower Photo ©: Luke Weber	Blenkinsop got a bit carried away with his celebrations. Photo ©: Luke Weber	The final 2008 series podium. Photo ©: Luke Weber