If you haven’t already heard a historical event of massive proportions took place this weekend. The Atherton Family of Gee, Dan and Rachel climbed aboard their Commencal steeds and went straight for the top of the podium.

Saturday saw Dan Atherton take down Flyin Brian Lopes in the 4X final by making a huge 35ft quad jump! Brian got out to a 2 bike lead in the first straight but Dan power was relentless and by corner two it was all dust behind him. This was Dan’s first ever World Cup 4X win after several podium visits in the past.

Not to be out done on Sunday little sister Rachel went out and threw down and unbelievable run, beating the current World Champion by 8.5 seconds!! Rachels time would have put her around mid pack in the mens final!!

Now all eyes and tremendous pressure was on Gee’s shoulders, his qualifying run had him in first but could he put it all on the line for the Final run. Sam Hill and Greg Minaar both ripped down with incredible runs putting them in 1st and 2nd place in the hotseats, could Gee unseat Mr. Perfect Sam Hill……………… Yes he does it! A feat many thought impossible was done and history made. Two brothers and a sister all taking 1st place medals in their categories, what a weekend for gravity racing!!!

Results

Women

1. Rachel Atherton (Gbr) Animal Commencal 2:55.30
2. Sabrina Jonnier (Fra) Maxxis/Iron Horse 3:03.77
3. Floriane Pugin (Fra) Playbiker Iron Horse 3:07.11
4. Tracy Moseley (Gbr) Kona 3:10.41
5. Emmeline Ragot (Fra) Suspension Center 3:11.11

11. Claire Buchar (Can) Intense 3:30.10
12. Micayla Gatto (Can) Commencal/Marzocchi 3:31.16

Men

Final

1. Gee Atherton (Gbr) Animal Commencal 2:35.35
2. Sam Hill (Aus) Monster Energy-Iron Horse 2:35.66
3. Greg Minnaar (RSA) Santa Cruz Syndicate 2:36.73
4. Steve Peat (Gbr) Santa Cruz Syndicate 2:37.49
5. Sam Blenkinsop (NZL) Yeti 2:38.71

source: Peter Appleton