Gallery: Cross-country world championships men

The new world champion. Photo © mtbsector

Schurter's elation over his win was as apparent as his disappointment over his Olympic result. Photo © mtbsector

Todd Wells was the highest-placing American in the men's race. Photo © mtbsector

The Swiss were the top finishers. Photo © mtbsector

Nino Schurter goes over the drop. Photo © mtbsector

Riders psych themselves up for the start. Photo © mtbsector

Canadian Geoff Kabush was the fastest North American, in 18th. Photo © mtbsector

The men's race starts off strong. Photo © mtbsector

American Sam Schultz got sick after the Olympics and came into the race with less training than he had hoped. Photo © mtbsector

The world champion shows off his medal. Photo © mtbsector

Schurter leads the men's race. Photo © mtbsector

Schurter left no question about his dominance of the sport this year. Photo © mtbsector

American Michael Broderick. Photo © mtbsector

Swiss riders filled all three podium steps. Photo © mtbsector

Kabush digs around a berm. Photo © mtbsector