Mona Mitterwallner seized her third rainbow jersey in four years, finishing the 104km elite women's marathon race in 5:15:06, showcasing her dominance in the sport.
Simon Andreassen claimed his first elite world title at the age of 26, finishing the men's race in 4:33:08 after an impressive attack from the back of the field.
Christopher Blevins expressed surprise at his performance, stating, '4:30 hours was plenty of time to work my way up, but was still surprised when I realized I had made it to the front group.'
The UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships marked its first event in North America in 22 years, highlighting a significant milestone for mountain bike racing.
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