August 20, 2016 (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) – The Women’s MTB XCO race is soon underway as Canada’s Catharine Pendrel and Emily Batty will battle for the medals. The race consists of a Start loop 570m + 6 x 4.85 km and there are 31 starters. Defending champ Julie Bresset from France is not on the start line so a new Olympic champion will be crowned – start list here – race updates here.