Camden Rutherfurd claims first UCI Mountain Bike World Cup victory in Whistler
A first World Cup victory for Camden Rutherfurd and a landmark result for Nukeproof Axess Racing. The 17-year-old New Zealander delivered a dominant performance in the Junior Men’s Downhill final at Whistler Mountain Bike Park, taking his first UCI Mountain Bike World Cup win on one of downhill racing’s most iconic stages.
Whistler, British Columbia (Canada), delivered the perfect setting for a breakthrough performance from Camden Rutherfurd. Racing the demanding 1199 course in the Junior Men’s category, the Nukeproof Axess Racing rider put together a run that saw him take control of the race after the second split and never look back.
Rutherfurd crossed the finish line in a time of 3:35.004, finishing 5.688 seconds ahead of Germany’s Lois Eller, with American Boston Bryant completing the podium. It was a commanding margin on a course as technical and challenging as Whistler, where every line, braking point and decision can make the difference.
For Rutherfurd, the result marks the first UCI Mountain Bike World Cup victory of his career. For Nukeproof Axess Racing, it is an equally significant milestone: the team’s first World Cup win since joining the UCI Mountain Bike World Series.
Whistler, British Columbia (Canada), delivered the perfect setting for a breakthrough performance from Camden Rutherfurd. Racing the demanding 1199 course in the Junior Men’s category, the Nukeproof Axess Racing rider put together a run that saw him take control of the race after the second split and never look back.
Rutherfurd crossed the finish line in a time of 3:35.004, finishing 5.688 seconds ahead of Germany’s Lois Eller, with American Boston Bryant completing the podium. It was a commanding margin on a course as technical and challenging as Whistler, where every line, braking point and decision can make the difference.
For Rutherfurd, the result marks the first UCI Mountain Bike World Cup victory of his career. For Nukeproof Axess Racing, it is an equally significant milestone: the team’s first World Cup win since joining the UCI Mountain Bike World Series.
A run to remember in Whistler
From the early stages of his final run, Rutherfurd showed that he had the pace to challenge for the win. After moving into the lead at the second split, the young New Zealander continued to build his advantage all the way to the finish, producing a run that combined speed and precision on the notoriously technical Whistler track.
His winning time was not only enough to secure the Junior Men’s victory. It was also a clear indication of the level of performance he delivered on the day. Rutherfurd’s time would have placed him 11th in the Elite Men’s final, underlining just how fast the 17-year-old was riding on the 1199 course.
The result caps a memorable weekend for Rutherfurd and the entire Nukeproof Axess Racing team. Behind the rider’s performance was a collective effort from the team and its partners, with the Nukeproof Dissent DH playing a central role in tackling the demanding Whistler track.
A first World Cup win is a milestone that will stay with Camden Rutherfurd for a long time. And with the young New Zealander continuing to develop at the highest level of downhill racing, Whistler could prove to be the moment a new chapter began for both Rutherfurd and Nukeproof Axess Racing.
📸 Photos – @nathhughesphoto
His winning time was not only enough to secure the Junior Men’s victory. It was also a clear indication of the level of performance he delivered on the day. Rutherfurd’s time would have placed him 11th in the Elite Men’s final, underlining just how fast the 17-year-old was riding on the 1199 course.
The result caps a memorable weekend for Rutherfurd and the entire Nukeproof Axess Racing team. Behind the rider’s performance was a collective effort from the team and its partners, with the Nukeproof Dissent DH playing a central role in tackling the demanding Whistler track.
A first World Cup win is a milestone that will stay with Camden Rutherfurd for a long time. And with the young New Zealander continuing to develop at the highest level of downhill racing, Whistler could prove to be the moment a new chapter began for both Rutherfurd and Nukeproof Axess Racing.
📸 Photos – @nathhughesphoto
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