Leadville Trail 100 MTB: xx wins elite men's race

"Swenson completed the 100-mile mountain bike race in 5:45:35, marking his fifth consecutive title at the Leadville Trail 100 MTB and his third-best effort at this event."

"John Gaston finished as runner-up, crossin the line 15:16 behind Swenson, marking his fourth podium appearance at Leadville with three second places and one third."

"Swenson recorded a time of 5:43:29 in his previous course record two years ago, and this year he finished just 2:06 short of that record."

"The Leadville Trail 100 MTB serves as the third of six stops in the US off-road series for the Life Time Grand Prix, with Swenson solidifying his overall lead."

Keegan Swenson secured his fifth consecutive title at the Leadville Trail 100 MTB with a time of 5:45:35, placing him third all-time in the race. John Gaston took second, finishing 15:16 behind, while Simon Pellaud secured third, another 7:30 back. Swenson noted challenging conditions, including loose dirt and wind, but gave his best effort. He set a course record of 5:43:29 two years prior and remains a strong contender in the Life Time Grand Prix series, holding an overall lead after this event.

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