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Haley Batten (Specialized Factory Racing) dominates her debut at the Belgium Waffle Ride Arizona, winning the women's elite title with a time of 5:58:13. The Olympic silver medalist in XCO mountain biking showcases her strength, pulling away from a competitive field early in the race. Battling hot conditions and challenging terrain, she finishes strong, 13:09 ahead of Haley Smith (Factor Racing), with Cecile Lejeune (Trek Driftless) just behind.
In the elite men's race, Russell Finsterwald (LOOK) clinches victory in a thrilling sprint against Andrew L'Esperance (3T-Maxxis-Pearl Izumi). This marks the closest finish in BWR history. Finsterwald closes a late gap after initially trailing, showcasing his tactical prowess. Both riders tackle over 100 miles of rugged terrain, pushing their limits in the intense heat.
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