UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships 2007 - Cross Country Women Results

[Posted 07.09.07]

Junior Womens:

Ukraine seized victory from the Czech Republic and France in a fierce battle in the Junior
Women’s Cross Country today, Wednesday 5 September.
Despite being the last competitor to start, Ukrainian Alla Boyko achieved the fastest lap of the
race to finish almost 30 seconds ahead of her nearest rival, Jitka Skarnitzlova of the Czech
Republic, with Julie Bresset of France securing the last podium place.
In accepting her victory, Alla Boyka said, “I felt good about the race before it began, and felt
that I may have a chance. I just knew at the start of the downhill section that the race was
mine. It was a tough ride, both physically and mentally but winning makes it worth all the pain
and hard work. I used to hate the rain, but after today it’s my friend”
Great Britain’s Annie Last finished in 16th place in what was a demanding race in challenging
conditions.
WEATHER – Low cloud, wind and rain
APPROXIMATE SPECTATOR NUMBERS – 600
Race Analysis
Rank Plate Name Nationality Lap 1 Lap 2 Finish
1. 34 Boyko, Alla UKR 27:32 56:48 1:25:14
29:15 28:26
2. 31 Skarnitzlova, Jitka CZE 27:57 56:46 1:25:43
28:48 28:57
3. 16 Bresset, Julie FRA 27:19 56:58 1:26:50
29:38 29:52
4. 21 Stirnemann, Kathrin SUI 28:17 57:31 1:27:54
29:14 29:42
5. 26 Hassenfratz, Claire FRA 27:32 57:18 1:27:54
29:54 30:36
6. 2 Meyer, Vivianne SUI 28:03 57:59 1:28:04
29:55 30:05
7. 28 Benko, Barbara HUN 28:02 58:04 1:28:45
30:02 30:40
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8. 9 Kant, Sanne BEL 28:21 58:41 1:29:01
30:20 30:20
9. 22 Thoma, Innes GER 28:13 58:51 1:29:17
30:37 30:26
10. 24 Devi, Camille FRA 28:16 58:11 1:29:41
29:55 31:29

U23 Womens:

WEATHER – Heavy rain, poor visibility
APPROXIMATE SPECTATOR NUMBERS – 700
Team China delivered as expected with a stunning 1-2 victory for Ying Liu and Ren
Chengyuan in the Under 23 Women’s Cross Country at the UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World
Championships today, Wednesday 5 September.
Despite extremely challenging weather conditions, and a minor crash for Chengyuan, both
Chinese riders swept aside the opposition in a performance that should strike fear into the
hearts of those facing either rider in Beijing next year. Third place was secured by Austrian
champion, Elisabeth Osl who rode a consistent pace achieving a podium finish.
Great Britain rider Amy Hunt finished in 14th place.
Race Analysis
Rank Plate Name Nat Lap 1 Lap 2 Lap 3 Finish
1. 2 Liu, Ying CHI 25:38 52:10 1:18:46 1:45:43
26:32 26:36 26:56
2. 1 Chengyuan, Ren CHI 25:37 51:54 1:19:18 1:49:15
26:17 27:23 29:57
3. 4 Osl, Elisabeth AUT 26:33 54:33 1:22:49 1:51:03
28:00 28:15 28:14
4. 3 Hurikova, T CZE 27:06 55:18 1:23:18 1:51:33
28:12 28:00 28:15
5. 24 Davidowicz, Aleksandra POL 26:28 54:44 1:23:15 1:52:00
28:16 28:31 28:44
6. 5 Homovec, Nina SLO 26:29 55:11 1:24:25 1:54:08
28:42 29:13 29:42
7. 8 Schneitter, Nathalie SUI 26:59 55:44 1:25:18 1:55:47
28:45 29:34 30:29
8. 9 Zakelj, Tanja SLO 27:17 56:09 1:25:56 1:56:21
28:52 29:46 30:25
9. 22 Klein, Hanna GER 28:05 57:08 1:26:48 1:56:25
29:03 29:40 29:37
10. 10 Batty, Emiliy CAN 27:25 56:59 1:26:58 1:57:11
29:34 29:59 30:12