Kate Courtney won the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB, setting a new women's course record at 6:48:55, surpassing Annika Langvad's previous record by 10:23. She rode solo for over half the race and used her experience from the Leadville Stage Race to maintain her pacing and energy levels. Melisa Rollins secured second place with a time of 6:59:16, also finishing under seven hours. Courtney was pleasantly surprised to discover her lead nearing the finish line, only thinking about the record then.
Kate Courtney's record-breaking victory at the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB set the new course record at 6:48:55, exceeding the previous record by 10:23.
Courtney rode alone for more than half of the 100-mile race, utilizing her Leadville Stage Race experience to continually manage her energy and remain in an aero position.
Melisa Rollins rounded out the podium with a time of 6:59:16, becoming the second racer ever to finish the Leadville Trail 100 MTB in under seven hours.
Courtney was surprised to realize she was close to breaking the women's Leadville record, only thinking about it as she approached the finish line.
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