The 2012 XTERRA USA Championships in Ogden, Utah were won by Josiah Middaugh and Lesley Paterson and here is a gallery from the event held at the Snowbasin Resort.

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XTERRA legend Conrad Stoltz readies himself for the start.

Are you looking at me?

The attention and great attitude of Conrad Stoltz is clearly appreciated here.

And they are off.

Josiah Middaugh took the lead fairly early on during the bike segment.

Ben Allen was chasing very hard, but in the end had to settle for second place.

The fierce expression of Aussie Chris Legh.

Suzie Snyder on the way to second place.

A few folks on the tail of Jacqui Slack.

The master Conrad Stoltz at work, and one of the smoothest technical riders here.

Melanie McQuaid on the way to fourth place.

Josiah Middaugh battled on and maintained the lead.

The beautiful fall foliage of Ogden, Utah was most likely not on Branden Rakita's mind.

Cody Waite and David Henestrosa in pursuit of the podium, but ended up in 9th and 6th place respectively.

With the finish line almost in sight it is important to look good.

Third place in the women's race went to Danelle Kabush.

The 2012 XTERRA USA Champion Josiah Middaugh.

Lesley Paterson grabbed the win in the women's race.

Good times for the little ones at XTERRA USA.

A nice closing event for the 2012 XTERRA USA event at Snowbasin Resort in Ogden, Utah.