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Baku 2015 European Games

Jolanda Neff beats Switzerland teammate to mountain bike gold

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Switzerland's Jolanda Neff finishes two minutes ahead of teammate Kathrin Stirnemann to win gold in the women's mountain bike event at the European Games.

Under-23 world champion Jolanda Neff has secured the first gold medal at the European Games in Baku with victory in the women's mountain bike race.

The 22-year-old finished over two minutes clear of the field, having led much of the event after an early break from the pack.

Jolanda Neff of Switzerland celebrates with her gold medal after winning the Womens' Cross-country Mountain Bike Cycling during day one of the Baku 2015 European Games at Mountain Bike Velopark on June 13, 2015© Getty Images

Neff's Switzerland teammate Kathrin Stirnemann clinched the silver, just finishing ahead of Poland's Maja Wloszczowska, who completed the podium.

The Swiss riders dominated the event, with Linda Indergand finishing fifth, just behind Eva Lechner of Italy.

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