| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
XCO | 30 | 407 |
XCC | 31 | 322 |
Christopher Blevins has become one of the most influential figures in modern mountain biking. With roots in BMX racing, he brings a dynamic blend of explosiveness and finesse to cross-country—and he does so with great success.
In 2021, Blevins ended a long drought for U.S. men on the World Cup circuit with a historic XCO victory and claimed the inaugural XCC World Championship. The 2025 season marked a career-defining year: he won the first five UCI World Cup XCC races—an unmatched record in history—and secured both the overall World Cup XCC and XCO titles, a rare double that underscores his dominance across disciplines. Blevins’ ability to combine tactical intelligence with raw power and exceptional bike-handling skills has made him one of the most respected and closely watched athletes on the circuit. His season-long consistency and breakthrough achievements have cemented his legacy in XC mountain biking. Beyond racing, Blevins is a vocal advocate for youth inclusion and diversity in cycling, earning admiration both on and off the course.
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide UCI XCC World Cup Lenzerheide: Cross-Country Short Track Men Elite | 00:22:11 |
| 1 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI XCC World Cup Lake Placid: Cross-Country Short Track Men Elite | 00:21:37 |
| 1 | Lake Placid Lake Placid UCI XCO World Cup Lake Placid: Cross-Country Olympic Men Elite | 01:19:54 |
| 12 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI XCC World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Cross-Country Short Track Men Elite | 00:21:20 |
| 23 | Mont-Sainte-Anne Mont-Sainte-Anne UCI XCO World Cup Mont-Sainte-Anne: Cross-Country Olympic Men Elite | 01:24:48 |
| 28 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Men Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 00:22:39 |
| DNS | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | - |
| 38 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide Men Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 21:37 |
| 27 | Lenzerheide Lenzerheide Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 1:25:36 |
| 30 | La Thuile - Valle d'Aosta La Thuile Men Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 21:16 |
| 18 | La Thuile - Valle d'Aosta La Thuile Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 1:29:58 |
| 3 | Pal Arinsal - Andorra Pal Arinsal Men Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 20:57 |
| 4 | Pal Arinsal - Andorra Pal Arinsal Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 1:16:50 |
| 35 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Les Gets Men Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 24:05 |
| 31 | Les Gets, Haute-Savoie Les Gets Men Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 1:24:44 |
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