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UCI Cyclocross World Cup: Blanka Vas Storms To Podium Finish In France - In Pics

Rising star Kata Blanka Vas showed her quality with a brilliant ride in brutally cold conditions to grab an impressive third-place finish as the UCI Cyclocross World Cup made its way to Besançon, France. - Arriving at the seventh stop of the season, Blanka Vas was sitting fifth in the overall standings but had yet to claim a podium finish. Having twice finished in fourth place, the 23-year-old was able to secure her best finish this season courtesy of a powerful ride in a freezing Besançon. The UCI Cyclocross World Cup continues on January 5, 2025, in Dendermonde, Belgium.

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Blanka Kata Vas | Photo: Balazs Palfi / Red Bull Content Pool

Blanka Kata Vas poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary on July 24, 2023

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Blanka Kata Vas seen during MTB XCO National Cup in Csomor, Hungary on July 27, 2023

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Blanka Kata Vas | Photo: Balazs Palfi / Red Bull Content Pool

Blanka Kata Vas poses for a portrait in Alcsutdoboz, Hungary on October 6, 2023

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Blanka Kata Vas | Photo: Balazs Palfi / Red Bull Content Pool

Blanka Kata Vas poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary on July 24, 2023

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Blanka Kata Vas poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary on July 24, 2023

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Blanka Kata Vas | Photo: Balazs Palfi / Red Bull Content Pool

Blanka Kata Vas poses for a portrait in Alcsutdoboz, Hungary on October 6, 2023

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