The UCI Cross-country Short Track World Cup in Val di Sole, Trentino was marked by intense competition and thrilling finishes. In the elite women’s race, Puck Pieterse emerged victorious after a close sprint finish with Pauline Ferrand-Prévot. Ferrand-Prévot acknowledged Pieterse’s strength and deserving win, while Pieterse expressed happiness at executing her tactical plan and utilizing the challenging course to her advantage.
In the men’s race, Sam Gaze won by a slim margin of one second ahead of Victor Koretzky and Jens Schuermans. Gaze expressed satisfaction at his performance and the fun he had racing. Nino Schurter finished fourth, just one second behind the winner. Despite finishing second, Koretzky remained the overall leader in the UCI Cross-country Short Track World Cup standings. He was content with his result, especially considering his recent recovery from illness.
Alessandra Keller maintained her lead in the UCI Cross-country Short Track World Cup standings among women, while Ferrand-Prévot reflected on possibly needing to change tactics in future races. The event featured fierce competition among the top riders, with close finishes adding excitement to the races. Overall, it was a thrilling day of elite mountain biking competition in Val di Sole.