Jill Kintner Reclaims Dual Slalom Crown in a Thrilling Sea Otter Classic Final
Sea Otter Classic 2025 | Dual Slalom Elite Women’s Final Recap
The final event of Day 3 at the Sea Otter Classic 2025 delivered the kind of action-packed racing fans came for. In the Elite Women’s Dual Slalom Jill Kintner proved once again why she’s the queen of this discipline.
After missing out on the title last year, Kintner returned with laser focus—dominating the elimination rounds and ultimately defeating Kailey Skelton in a dramatic head-to-head showdown. With this victory, Jill Kintner claims her 12th Dual Slalom win at Sea Otter, cementing her legacy as one of the most decorated women in gravity mountain biking.
A Podium of Powerhouses
In the small final, Caroline Buchanan edged out Jordy Scott to secure third place, rounding out a podium packed with powerhouse riders. The women’s final showcased not just speed, but strategy, finesse, and fierce determination.
The Podium:
1- Jill Kintner- Pivot Bikes
2- Kailey Skelton- Ari Bikes
3- Caroline Buchanan- Trek Bikes
Jill Kintner: Sea Otter’s Queen of Dual Slalom
With this latest win, Kintner has reclaimed her unofficial title as “Sea Otter’s Queen of Dual Slalom”—a crown she’s worn with dominance for over a decade. Her consistency, skill, and race-day poise continue to inspire the next generation of women in mountain biking.
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