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Aspen’s John Gaston once again drives the pace in memorable final Leadville Trail 100 MTB race

Gaston took the lead late and finished fourth, one second behind Bradyn Lange, after a modified course cut about 3,000 feet of climbing.

Summary by Aspen Times
If it weren’t for Keegan Swenson, John Gaston would be a Leadville legend. Heading into the 2026 Leadville Trail 100 MTB, the Aspen athlete — known mostly for his ski mountaineering exploits — held three second-place finishes over the past four years, picking up bronze in his only other appearance. In Saturday’s swan song, the 39-year-old did what he’s always done: ignore the pre-race narrative, quietly hammer out a new script and — eventually —…

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Vail Daily broke the news on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
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