Gallery: 2015 Cyclocross World Champs, Elite Women

Pauline Ferrand-Prevot tackles a run-up section of the 2015 Cyclocross Worlds course.

After a wet and wild race on Saturday in Tabor, Czech Republic, France’s Pauline Ferrand-Prevost, the 2014 World Road Race Champion, came out on top to capture her first-ever cyclocross world title. Belgium’s Sanne Cant, arguably the most dominant rider in women’s cyclocross racing this season, was beaten to the line in a sprint finish and had to settle for silver. Marianne Vos has been struggling to find her form over the past few weeks, but still managed to take third place. Kaitlin Anntoneau was the highest finishing American in 13th, while American champion Katie Compton struggled on the day and came across the line in 27th. Here’s a list of the top ten finishers, as well as some of the best photos from the Elite Women’s race at the 2015 Cyclocross World Championships (Photos: Bettini).

RESULTS
1. Pauline Ferrand-Prevot (France)
2. Sanne Cant (Beligum)
3. Marianne Vos (Netherlands)
4. Nikki Harris (Great Britain)
5. Katerina Nash (Czech Republic)
6. Lucie Chainel-Lefevre (France)
7. Helen Wyman (Great Britain)
8. Ellen Van Loy (Belgium)
9. Christine Majerus (Luxembourg)
10. Sophie de Boer (Netherlands)
SELECTED:
13. Kaitlin Anntoneau (USA)
20. Rachel Lloyd (USA)
25. Crystal Anthony (USA)
27. Katie Compton (USA)

It wouldn't be a cyclocross worlds race without a fearsome set of stairs. — It wouldn’t be a cyclocross worlds race without a fearsome set of stairs.

Pauline Ferrand-Prevost leads Sanne Cant through a barriers section.

American Rachel Lloyd (right) battles with Sabrina Stultiens of the Netherlands; Lloyd would go on to take 20th place.

Katerina Nash of the Czech Republic was hoping for a better showing in front of her home crowd in Tabor, finishing in 5th place.

Pauline Ferrand-Prevot tackles a run-up section of the 2015 Cyclocross Worlds course.

Reigning cyclocross world champ, Marianne Vos, wasn't on her best form, yet still managed to take third place overall. — Reigning cyclocross world champ, Marianne Vos, wasn’t on her best form, yet still managed to take third place overall.

Pauline Ferrand-Prevost takes the victory ahead of Sanne Cant.

Pauline Ferrand-Prevot celebrates after capturing the 2015 Cyclocross World Championship.

The 2015 Women's Cyclocross World Championship podium (left-to-right): Belgium's Sanne Cant (silver), France's Pauline Ferrand-Prevost (gold), Netherlands' Marianne Vos (bronze). — The 2015 Women’s Cyclocross World Championship podium (left-to-right): Belgium’s Sanne Cant (silver), France’s Pauline Ferrand-Prevost (gold), Netherlands’ Marianne Vos (bronze).

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