The Val di Sole race promises an exciting racing experience, no matter the conditions. The slippery steeps provide a thrilling backdrop for world-class athletes, filled with crashes, big saves and emotional victories. Eliana Hulsebosch showcased her impressive skills by winning with a massive ten-second margin against Sacha Earnest. She dominated the junior women’s field and set the fastest time of the day, narrowly beating Tahnee Seagrave. New Zealand racers Erice Van Leuven and Sacha Earnest also had strong performances, showing a promising future for the sport.
Meanwhile in the men’s division, Max Alran continued his winning streak by securing back-to-back World Cup wins in Val di Sole. He navigated the challenging course with ease, finishing over two seconds ahead of Asa Vermette. Vermette’s impressive save during the race earned him a second-place finish, ahead of Mylann Falquet. Tahne Seagrave also had a remarkable comeback, taking the top spot on the podium with a dominant performance against the elite women’s field. Marine Cabirou and Monika Hrastnik finished in 2nd and 3rd place respectively, showcasing the fierce competition in the women’s division.
Amaury Pierron delivered yet another outstanding performance, dominating the top men’s race time with a significant lead of 4.893 seconds over Dakotah Norton. Pierron’s masterclass run on the black snake course solidified his status as one of the top riders in the competition. Finn Iles continued his impressive form in 2024, finishing in the top three once again. With Les Gets marking
