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USA's Blevins Makes History; Rissveds Shines in XCO

10/8/2025

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Christopher Blevins (USA) won the men's XCO and XCC at Lake Placid, becoming the first U.S. male elite to win the overall XCO title since 1991.
Jenny Rissveds (Sweden) dominated the women's XCO, finishing over two minutes ahead and earning her second World Cup win this season.
In downhill at Whiteface Mountain, Valentina Holl and Luke Meier-Smith won their races.

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Christopher Blevins (USA) won the men's XCO and XCC at Lake Placid, becoming the first U.S. male elite to win the overall XCO title since 1991.
Jenny Rissveds (Sweden) dominated the women's XCO, finishing over two minutes ahead and earning her second World Cup win this season.
In downhill at Whiteface Mountain, Valentina Holl and Luke Meier-Smith won their races.