Under perfect weather conditions, Crankworx Whistler hosted an exhilarating day of racing with the Specialized Dual Slalom event. Martha Gill grabbed gold, getting a significant step closer to attaining the Queen of Crankworx title, and stood atop the podium next to Jackson Frew.
Specialized Dual Slalom: Intense Racing on a Loose Track
The Specialized Dual Slalom event drew a sizeable crowd, including visitors from the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, eager to witness the thrilling head-to-head battles. The track conditions added an extra layer of challenge, with the loose surface testing the skills of all riders.
For the women, it was a British gold medal matchup, with Martha Gill triumphing over her compatriot Ella Conolly. With that victory, Martha Gill secured her first Whistler Gold. Erice Van Leuven from New Zealand rounded out the podium in third place after defeating Janelle Soukoup from the United States.
In the men’s competition, Jackson Frew from Australia clinched the top spot, showcasing his exceptional skills and speed after crashing hard in practice. He was followed by New Zealand’s Brady Stone in second place, and Nikolas Nestoroff from the USA, who secured third place after beating local rider Tegan Cruz in the small final. One of the day’s standout moments was Cruz’s victory over the speed machine and current #1 in the King standings, Ryan Gilchrist who already won two out of three Specialized Dual Slalom events earlier this Crankworx World Tour season.
Specialized Dual Slalom Results
- Martha GILL (GBR) // Jackson FREW (AUS)
- Ella CONOLLY (GBR) // Brady STONE (NZL)
- Erice VAN LEUVEN (NZL) // Nikolas NESTOROFF (USA)
Full results here
About Crankworx World Tour
Crankworx is the ultimate experience in mountain biking. Born in Whistler, B.C. in 2004, Crankworx has evolved into a multi-stop international festival series. The Crankworx World Tour brings together the best mountain bike athletes to compete in elite-level competitions in a variety of disciplines. Crankworx World Tour festivals also host races for amateurs, Kidsworx contests for young riders, participatory events, and celebrations of mountain bike culture, all while showcasing amazing destinations.
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