Melisa Rollins and Keegan Swenson Claim Victory at 30th Annual Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik
August 11, 2024
Participants from all 50 states and 27 countries conquer 105 miles of endurance mountain biking in the Two-Mile-High City
Leadville, CO., (Aug. 11, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik delivered an epic 30th anniversary this weekend, drawing more than 2,000 athletes from all 50 states and 27 countries to Leadville to take part in the iconic race.
Riders ranging from ages 18 to 81 took to the starting line at the corner of 6th St and Harrison Ave in downtown Leadville Saturday morning, eager to tackle one of the world’s most grueling race mountain bike courses. The 105-mile out-and-back journey climbed from 9,200 feet to a summit of 12,500 feet at Columbine Mine. Athletes ventured through a demanding mix of high alpine trails and forest roads against the stunning backdrop of the Colorado Rockies. Cool, overcast conditions made for an ideal day of riding.
Celebrating three decades of grit, guts and determination, the Leadville Trail 100 MTB remains a pinnacle event in the global mountain biking community. The inaugural race in 1994 attracted 150 riders, with 113 finishing and etching their names in cycling history. Male and female winners from the first edition, John Stamstad and Laurie Brandt, traveled to Leadville this weekend to celebrate the milestone event.
“We are so very proud of each and every one of our participants,” shared Tamira Jenlink, Leadville Race Series event manager. “We know this journey was not without an immense amount of commitment and perseverance from not only our participants, but their crews, family and friends. Embrace every pedal stroke, every drop of sweat, every moment sacrificed to dedicate yourselves to this extraordinary effort. From the back of the pack to the front, we celebrate everything our athletes accomplished today!”
Full race results are available HERE. Top finishers include:
Top Finishers – Overall Female
| Name | City | Age | Time |
| Melisa Rollins | Salt Lake City, UT | 28 | 7:10:10 |
| Sofia Gomez Villafane | Midway, UT | 30 | 7:14:03 |
| Michaela Thompson | Durango, CO | 22 | 7:14:25 |
Top Finishers – Overall Male
| Name | City | Age | Time |
| Keegan Swenson | Midway, UT | 30 | 5:49:08 |
| John Gaston | Aspen, CO | 37 | 6:04:50 |
| Cole Paton | Cashmere, WA | 26 | 6:06:40 |
Top Finishers – Para Male
| Name | City | Age | Time |
| Christian Bagg | Calgary, Canada | 49 | 7:45:45 |
| Sam Beveridge | Littleton, CO | 48 | 9:53:44 |
| Derek Nelson | Boise, ID | 53 | 10:55:42 |
The Leadville Trail 100 MTB is among nearly 30 iconic athletic events owned and produced by Life Time. It is also the third race of the 2024 Life Time Grand Prix. Next up on the Life Time off-road cycling calendar is the Chequamegon MTB Festival on September 14 in Cable, Wisconsin.
For more information about Life Time Athletic Events, visit www.lifetime.life/athletic-events.
About Life Time®
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of more than 170 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada. The health and wellness pioneer also delivers a range of healthy way of life programs and information via its complimentary Life Time Digital app. The Company’s healthy living, healthy aging, healthy entertainment communities and ecosystem serve people 90 days to 90+ years old and is supported by a team of more than 45,000 dedicated professionals. In addition to delivering the best programs and experiences through its clubs, Life Time owns and produces nearly 30 of the most iconic athletic events in the country.
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