World champion
Val di Sole 2021·Elite XCC
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United StatesMen EliteXCO / XCC
ChristopherBlevins.
TEAMSpecializedFactory Racing
AGE28 years
Career honors
World Cup overall
XCO 2025·XCC 2025
World Cup wins
XCO ×5·XCC ×7
The race recordElite XCO + XCC
2021–2026
2021–2026
13Race wins
20Podium finishes
102Recorded starts
6Seasons raced
02 / Between the tapes
Let the racing do the talking.
16Recorded starts
3Best finish
2Top 10 finishes
300Fantasy points
Race results
2026 / XCO + XCC| Race / date | Format | Finish | Fantasy pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Placid3 Oct 2026 | XCO | DNF | 0 |
| Lake Placid2 Oct 2026 | XCC | DNF | 0 |
| Soldier Hollow20 Sept 2026 | XCO | 25 | 15 |
| Soldier Hollow19 Sept 2026 | XCC | 12 | 44 |
| Val di Sole World Championships30 Aug 2026 | XCO | 37 | 3 |
Statistics cover recorded fantasy-eligible Elite races, including Worlds. Historical coverage may be incomplete.
03 / Inside the garage
The rider. The machine.
A closer look at the equipment behind the racing.
Specialized
S-Works Epic 9
Build / 01 · XCO race
Select a number to explore the buildCatalog product image. Race parts may vary.
01 / The frame2026
SpecializedS-Works Epic 9
The chassis of Christopher’s 2026 XCO race build — the frame the rest of the build hangs on.
SpecializedXCO race2026
Explore at SpecializedCatalog image; the exact race build may differ.fork
shock
wheels
tires
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The complete equipment recordEvery component. In one place.12 items
XCO race
Chassis
Drivetrain
Braking
Rolling
Cockpit
Seating
Race kit
Rider kit
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