Vink and McCarthy claim individual titles at $1 million MyWhoosh Esports stage race
The second edition of the US$1 Million MyWhoosh Championship wrapped up Tuesday, August 19, with verified results now in. The seven-stage event featured time-based GC, Team, KOM, Sprint, Masters, and a Young Rider Competition for all six categories.
On the men’s side, 346 starters battled across 273 miles (440 km) and climbed 17,388 feet (5,300 m). The women’s field saw 198 starters cover 211 miles (340 km) with 12,467 feet (3,800 m) of elevation gain – all for equal prize money.
After more than nine hours of racing, New Zealand’s Kate McCarthy claimed the overall elite crown in 9:05:10, adding Team and KOM titles to earn over US$25,500. Brazil’s Gabriela Guerra (9:08:49) and Sweden’s Camilla Ahlberg (9:12:59) rounded out the podium, while Swedish national road champ Mika Söderström sprinted her way to the green jersey.
The men’s elite GC went to fellow Kiwi Michael Vink (10:24:35), who also claimed the Team and Sprint competitions, pocketing more than US$24,000. Two-time World Champion, Germany's Jason Osborne (10:25:28), placed second overall and took the KOM, with China’s Yunfei Wu (10:29:03) securing the third step on the podium.
