Justin Leov 3rd at US Open, Vernon, New Jersey (USA)

Justin Leov (Trek World Racing, Dunedin) raced to a 3rd at the ninth edition of the US Open on Sunday, the same result he posted at this event in 2010.

With the added competition from world class riders like Gee Atherton (GBR), Mick Hannah (AUS) and Stevie Smith (CAN), qualifying was a very tight affair. Fastest qualifier was Andrew Neethling (RSA), with Leov's teamate Aaron Gwin in 2nd and Justin 4th behind former World Champion Gee Atherton.

On finals day the times dropped by a dramatic six seconds, and it was Aaron Gwin who won becoming the first American to win the US Open in its nine year history. Leov improved to beat Atherton into 4th, and took home the prize money for 3rd place, yet again.

Hawkes Bay's George Brannigan also raced the US Open for his Devinci Global Racing Team, posting a 34th.

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