Anne-Caroline Chausson (FRA, Volvo-Cannondale) continued a most remarkable run last weekend when she won her 10th consecutive downhill World Championship in as many attempts.

Chausson continues her streak as the sport's most dominant female, racing to the finish in five minutes, 45 seconds, 6.6 seconds faster than silver medalist Fionn Griffiths (GBR, Ancillotti Zeal) and 10.56 faster than bronze medalist Missy Giove (USA, Global Racing Team).

"There's still the same excitement," Chausson said when asked if winning this year's coveted rainbow jersey was any less significant than the others.

"It's still stressful, but today was special because we rode after the men, which never happens. So it was nice to qualify fastest and then come down the mountain at the end of the event."

Chausson put together a flawless run, racing down the 3.2-kilometer course to unseat Griffiths from the convertible Volvo "hotseat." Griffiths had qualified fifth-fastest in Thursday's qualifying run, taking over the lead from compatriot Tracy Moseley (GBR, Team Kona), who would eventually finish 4th.

"I liked the course" said Chausson afterward. "Even though I didn't have great lines in the top forest section, I did well and that gave me the confidence to relax in the lower fast section of the course and ride smoothly like in my qualifier."

For 2nd-place winner Griffiths, this represents her second silver medal in Worlds competition. "I'm delighted," she said afterward. "Anne's hard to beat, even on a bad day for her, so I'm happy to come in second. If I'm going to finish second behind anyone I'd prefer it be her."

Asked what the key to success was on this course, Griffiths replied, "I tried to keep off the brakes, which is hard because it's a hard course. I had a pretty crap first half of my season, but have turned it around at the end."

Bronze winner Giove knows a thing or two about turning around bad luck. Last year she suffered a spectacular crash near the finish line, and had battled to regain her speed this season. She found a good amount of it this week, qualifying second fastest and racing down the mountain just minutes before her rival Chausson.

Arriving at the finish on the edge of control, Giove again had a scare as she flew across a bit sideways, clipping the tower and coming close to crashing. But the woman who won 1994's World Championship held on to finish 3rd, a satisfying result for most anyone. Anyone, that is, except for the ultra-competitive Giove.

"I'm always going for the win," she confirmed. "But to be honest I'm happy I'm not leaving here on the way to the hospital. I want to be World Champion again, but there are other things in life."

— Ari Cheren, MountainZone.com Correspondent