World Cup 6 – Leogang – WC Finals

That’s it! With a spectacular finish, the 2013 UCI World Cup is over. The heart of every rider was in this race, on the famous slopes of Leogang, Austria. With 3 Aussie riders in the Top 10, we’re a proud DH Nation! Read on…

Rachel Atherton has worked hard and pushed the Women's division this year. Her riding has been outstanding, and today she stood proud on the podium, second by a half-second.
Rachel Atherton has worked hard and pushed the Women’s division this year. Her riding has been outstanding, and today she stood proud on the podium, second by a half-second.
Dean Lucas took on the Junior Men one final time, and came out 12 fastest. A strong season sent Dean to 4th place overall, an admirable achievement and a notch in the belt on his racing career. Here he takes on the mud and wet roots; a hazardous combination at best.
Dean Lucas took on the Junior Men one final time, and came out 12 fastest. A strong season sent Dean to 4th place overall, an admirable achievement and a notch in the belt on his racing career. Here he takes on the mud and wet roots; a hazardous combination at best.

The Elite Men’s Top 10 in Austria for 2013. Packed with the most well-known DH racing teams, and over 1/4 Australian (equal with the Lads!).

1 SMITH Steve CAN19891125 DEVINCI GLOBAL RACING 3:23.959
2 BRUNI Loic FRA19940513 LAPIERRE GRAVITY REPUBLIC +1.311
3 HANNAH Michael AUS19831121 HUTCHINSON UR +1.934
4 ATHERTON Gee GBR19850226 GT FACTORY RACING +2.858
5 BRYCELAND Josh GBR19900323 SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE +3.402
6 GUTIERREZ VILLEGAS Marcelo COL19900509 GIANT FACTORY OFF-ROAD TEAM +4.267
7 BLENKINSOP Samuel NZL19881028 LAPIERRE GRAVITY REPUBLIC +4.320
8 BROSNAN Troy AUS19930713 SPECIALIZED RACING DH +5.577
9 PEAT Steve GBR19740617 SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE +6.039
10 FEARON Connor AUS19940119 KONA +6.620

 

As the favourite, Stevie Smith placed ahead of a determined Gee again by mere 1.5 seconds. It seems like Stevie has a knack for getting us on the edge of our seats!
As the favourite, Stevie Smith placed ahead of a determined Gee again by mere 1.5 seconds. It seems like Stevie has a knack for getting us on the edge of our seats!

Familiar names throughout the Women’s Top 10 too, with Tracey Hannah Bringing Aus home in 8th place.

1 RAGOT Emmeline FRA19860527 LAPIERRE GRAVITY REPUBLIC 3:52.866
2 ATHERTON Rachel GBR19871206 GT FACTORY RACING +0.502
3 CARPENTER Manon GBR19930311 MADISON SARACEN DOWNHILL TEAM +4.817
4 KINTNER Jill USA19811024 TEAM NORCO INTERNATIONAL +7.562
5 NICOLE Myriam FRA19900208 COMMENCAL / RIDING ADDICTION +7.815
6 CHARRE Morgane FRA19900609 MS MONDRAKER TEAM +10.592
7 SEAGRAVE Tahnee A� GBR19950615 FMD RACING / INTENSE CYCLES +10.609
8 HANNAH Tracey AUS19880613 HUTCHINSON UR +13.078
9 SIEGENTHALER Emilie SUI19860919 GSTAAD-SCOTT +13.178
10 GATTO Micayla CAN19880821 A�- +15.348

 

Here is your 2013 World Cup Overall Podium. These are the most elite Downhill racers in the world. While it'd be great to see some Aussie faces up there, these names deserve to be here.
Here is your 2013 World Cup Overall Podium. These are the most elite Downhill racers in the world. While it’d be great to see some Aussie faces up there, these names deserve to be here.
Tahnee Seagrave finishes in style, soaring for the crowd into 7th place.
Tahnee Seagrave finishes in style, soaring for the crowd into 7th place.
Right behind Tahnee was Hutchinson UR team rider and Australian, Tracey Hannah. This Team Hannah WC Tour was one to be remembered!
Right behind Tahnee was Hutchinson UR team rider and Australian, Tracey Hannah. This Team Hannah WC Tour was one to be remembered!

Here are the full Aussie results, starting with Elite Men:

3 HANNAH Michael
8 BROSNAN Troy
10 FEARON Connor
47 MOIR Jack
65 MACMILLAN David
DNS HILL Samuel

A�Elite Women

8 HANNAH Tracey

Junior Men

12 LUCAS Dean
20 ELLISON Luke
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