Compton hopes Koksijde mistakes are out of the way

Katie Compton (Rabobank-Giant) on the steepest climb with one lap to go

Katie Compton (Rabobank-Giant) on the steepest climb with one lap to go (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)

While most riders would be thrilled with a third place finish in a cyclo-cross World Cup, such a result was a poor finish for American Katie Compton in last weekend's race in Koksijde, Belgium. But the seven-time US champion isn't worried that the outcome may portend another failed quest for the elusive rainbow jersey when she contests the same course at the 2012 World Championships.

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Laura Weislo has been with Cyclingnews since 2006 after making a switch from a career in science. As Managing Editor, she coordinates coverage for North American events and global news. As former elite-level road racer who dabbled in cyclo-cross and track, Laura has a passion for all three disciplines. When not working she likes to go camping and explore lesser traveled roads, paths and gravel tracks. Laura specialises in covering doping, anti-doping, UCI governance and performing data analysis.