UCI MTB World Championships: Alan Hatherly wins cross-country world title

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Alan Hatherly (South Africa) soared to the first world title of his career, dispatching with Victor Koretzky (France) and reigning champion Tom Pidcock (Great Britain) in Pal Arinsal in Andorra. 28-year-old Hatherly took the title with a 22-second to second gap to Koretzky, while Pidcock had to settle for bronze at 39 seconds down.

Following a slow start and gradual fightback from Pidcock over the opening laps of the race, Hatherly was quick to attempt the decisive move of the race. He made his move after the midpoint of the race, bringing Koretzky with him at the front to distance both Pidcock and his countryman Charlie Aldridge.