US Cyclocross Nationals: Gunsalus takes women's under-23 title

Lizzy Gunsalus wins the under-23 title (Image credit: SnowyMountain Photography)

Lizzy Gunsalus (CCB) claimed the victory in the women's under-23 race at the US Cyclocross Nationals in Louisville, riding away from a four-rider leading group in the opening laps to the stars and stripes jersey.

Ella Brenneman (CXD Trek Bikes) got away from Cassidy Hickey (Colorado Mesa University) to take the silver medal, while Hickey held off the chase from Lauren Zoerner and Michaela Thompson to secure the bronze.

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Laura Weislo has been with Cyclingnews since 2006 after making a switch from a career in science. As Managing Editor, she coordinates coverage for North American events and global news. As former elite-level road racer who dabbled in cyclo-cross and track, Laura has a passion for all three disciplines. When not working she likes to go camping and explore lesser traveled roads, paths and gravel tracks. Laura specialises in covering doping, anti-doping, UCI governance and performing data analysis.