Yuki Kawauchi of Japan was the 2018 winner, Krista Duchene of Canada was third overall and top master among the women. Both might be hoping for wicked weather again in 2019, as they both thrive in bad conditions. (Photo by Karen Mitchell).
Stephanie Bruce of USA, a veteran of two World XC heads through the mud, just ahead of three USA teammates. Dolshi Tesfu of Eritrea, placed 38th, and Emily Brichacek of Australia, placed 35th.
East Kilbride Tartan Army. It wouldn’t be XC without them boyz. (Photo by Karen Mitchell).
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