UCI Downhill World Cup: FINAL RACE HIGHLIGHTS | Mont-Sainte-Anne
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The 2024 World Cup series came to a dramatic conclusion with an unforgettable finale that capped off a thrilling season. After a mostly cooperative week of weather, the final day took a turn, with mist and rain making the course even more treacherous. Riders faced increasingly slippery rocks and roots, adding to the difficulty of the terrain.
Marine Cabirou navigated these tricky conditions with precision, gliding over the slick surfaces to secure her second victory of the year. Building speed throughout the race, she dominated the rocky section at the fourth split and crossed the finish line in first. Gracey Hemstreet put in an impressive ride, earning second place in front of a home crowd. Vali Höll started strong, but the challenging bottom section cost her time, leaving her 2.3 seconds behind by the end.
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The men’s elite race was a fitting finale to the 2024 season, with weather conditions pushing every competitor to their limits. Troy Brosnan, the last rider down, made a triumphant return to downhill, clinching the win by a razor-thin margin of 0.062 seconds. His victory also elevated him to second place in the overall standings. Lachlan Stevens-Mcnab finished second, setting himself up as a top contender for 2025, while Laurie Greenland showed flashes of brilliance, leading the race for much of the run before being overtaken.
As the 2024 season closes after an exhilarating weekend, anticipation now turns to the 2025 World Cup series.
Results:
Elite Women
1st. Marine Cabirou: 4:27.495
2nd. Gracey Hemstreet: 4:28.918 / +1.423
3rd. Vali Höll: 4:29.834 / +2.339
4th. Phoebe Gale: 4:33.743 / +6.248
5th. Mille Johnset: 4:34.073 / +6.578
Elite Men
1st. Troy Brosnan: 3:54.003
2nd. Lachlan Stevens-Mcnab: 3:54.065 / +0.062
3rd. Laurie Greenland: 3:54.535 / +0.532
4th. Rémi Thirion: 3:55.166 / +1.163
5th. Benoit Coulanges: 3:55.179 / +1.176
