Monte Tamaro, Switzerland. It was no secret that N1NO was very disappointed about the outcome at Worlds. Losing the rainbow jersey he wore for five years straight was tough to accept. However, champions show their true colors when they are down, not only when they are winning. Nino showed us exactly this with an impressive turnaround winning the second most important title of this season. He now exchanged the rainbow stripes for yellow European stars.
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It’s a fact that Nino Schurter was not too keen about European Championships in the past. Most of the time it did not fit in his schedule focusing on Worlds. His last participation at European Championships goes back to 2013 in Bern, Switzerland. There he won silver behind Julien Absalon. Therefore this title was still missing in the Palmares of a man who has eight World Champion titles to his name.
All the top contending athletes joined this year’s Europeans. Only Henrique Avancini and Alan Hatherly as non-europeans were missing. Having Europeans on home turf, on a technical course that is practically made for N1NO and in perfect weather conditions, was extra motivation after the down of Leogang.
A huge release was written on Nino’s face crossing the line. An important victory according to his statement.
“After things did not go according to plan the past two weeks, I knew I still had on great chance to save my season with a big win. I did believe in this chance knowing I was in top shape. It’s not only an important title for my career, it’s also proof I did everything just right in preparation. Which is important to know going into the winter season preparing for the important next year. With this outcome, I can now really enjoy my off season and be back with confidence. “
Nino Schurter
2016 Olympic Champion, 8x World Champion, European Champion
SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing
The podium: Titouan Caroud (FRA), Nino Schurter (SUI), Mathias Flückiger (SUI)
The Bike – Supersonic
Nino Schurter rode his Supersonic Spark RC to the stars. Check out the details on the SRAM equipped state-of-the-art wireless shifting AXS technology, Ultimate SID, Twinloc and more.