Gwin Takes 7th in Maribor DH WC#1
MARIBOR, Slovenia (derailedonline.com) - The first world cup of this season finished through the worst conditions. The conditions at Maribor would remind people in the USA of the 2009 Gravity East Series as a whole: wet, cold, muddy, and race of survival.
Greg Minaar (RSA - Santa Cruz Syndicate) pulled off one of the most spectacular wins of his career in conditions he usually does not excel at normally. The race was a survival race, staying on course was the battle for all competitors.
Aaron Gwin (USA - Yeti) continues to break into the top 10. We wait to see a podium from him this year, this as his second season on the circuit.
Elite Men:
1 Greg MINNAAR RSA 3:23.42
2 Gee ATHERTON GBR 3:23.67
3 Brendan FAIRCLOUGH GBR 3:25.24
4 Fabien PEDEMANAUD FRA 3:25.84
5 Samuel HILL AUS 3:28.10
6 Steve SMITH CAN 3:28.53
7 Aaron GWIN USA 3:28.70
8 Joseph SMITH GBR 3:30.35
9 Cameron COLE NZL 3:30.65
9 Justin LEOV NZL 3:30.65
Elite Women:
1 Rachel ATHERTON GBR 23 4:03.42
2 Sabrina JONNIER FRA 29 4:13.15
3 Floriane PUGIN FRA 21 4:16.33
4 Myriam NICOLE FRA 20 4:18.92
5 Petra BERNHARD AUT 30 4:22.39
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Posted on May 17, 2010 12:05:08 -0400 by Brady.