Jenny Rissveds Strikes Gold in XCO World Cup at Crans-Montana

Jenny Rissveds has added yet another prestigious title to her already impressive medal collection—this time clinching World Cup gold in XCO after a masterful performance in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.

On a tricky, root-filled natural course that challenged even the strongest riders, Rissveds glided with precision and calm, delivering a race that was both clinical and powerful.

A Battle of the Best

From the start, the pace was fierce. World Cup leader Samara Maxwell (NZL) and XCC World Champion Alessandra Keller (SUI) were the only riders able to match Rissveds’ tempo, pushing her hard on the climbs in front of an electrified home crowd. But it was Rissveds’ unmatched technical finesse in the demanding sections that gave her the decisive edge.

Maxwell stayed within ten seconds in the final laps, but in the end, it was Rissveds’ strength, focus, and skill that proved unbeatable.

Jenny Rissveds on Her Victory

💬 “We all say we want to be world champions—it’s something you dream of as a child. But this year was the first time I really believed I could do it. I went in knowing I was in good shape, and today I made it happen. I’m super proud.”

On the race strategy:
💬 “The idea wasn’t necessarily to take the lead from the start. I just wanted to ride my own race. Once I got going, I just kept pushing. I really love this track—super cool that they’ve kept it so natural.”

National Team’s Take

Swedish national team captain David Eriksson was full of praise after the win:
💬 “World Championship gold! Jenny had a fantastic race today, especially considering how strong Maxwell and the others were. Jenny looked the strongest on the first climbs and was in control the whole way. It was an incredibly exciting race with a fantastic atmosphere—I can imagine it was great TV as well!”

A Historic Day

With this victory, Jenny Rissveds continues to cement her status as one of the top athletes in modern mountain biking. Her combination of form, strategy, and technical mastery has once again delivered a golden performance—one that will be remembered for years to come.

👏 Congratulations, Jenny!

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Photos and Article Excerpts taken from Piper Albrecht. You may check out the article on SCF.se!