Jyväskylä-Laajis was the setting for a night of stunning drama as the best Ice Cross Downhill athletes in the world battled their way down the longest track in history, and the action was captured in a series of amazing shots.
Bruising, Breathtaking, Brilliant
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One of the talking points on a night of high drama was this punch-up between Kyle Croxall and Fabian Mels. Here's how the action unfolded...
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It all began with this peaceful and picturesque scene in beautiful Jyväskylä-Laajis.
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The athletes carefully prepared ahead of doing battle on the 630m natural ice track - the longest in history.
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"5 seconds warning!" rang out across the snowy slopes.
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And the athletes blasted out of the gates.
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Some were caught by the natural, bumpy ice trap before they had barely begun.
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The crowd could sense they were in for a treat and they weren't to be disappointed.
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Maxwell Dunne was walking in the air behind Antti Tolvanen on his way to a place in the Round of 32.
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And there were plenty more riders floating through the Finnish air as they tackled the many jumps and bumps.
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The difficulty really set in when snow and drizzle began to fall and soften the ice.
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The wetter conditions led to some heavy crashes, like this one between Kyle Croxall and Fabian Mels, leading to their bout of finish-line fisticuffs.
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Over in the women's competition, Jacqueline Legere looked a certainty to claim her second win in a row, but Alexis Jackson took advantage of some carnage and cruised to victory.
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Legere was still all smiles though as her second place finish moves her to the top of the standings.
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Cameron Naasz had victory and early title celebrations in his sights as he powered through every round with ease.
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He could almost feel the championship trophy in his hands as he surged clear in the final, but a stunning slip let the chasing pack in.
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And it was his title rival Scott Croxall who sped over the finish line to claim a crucial victory.
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Croxall celebrates with Pacome Schmitt and John Fisher, and what a tight, tense championship battle we have on our hands now.
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