Victor Koretzky from Specialized Factory Racing claimed his second consecutive win at the UCI World Cup in Nové Město na Moravě, winning the short track race. His teammate Christopher Blevins finished in second place while Thomas Litscher from Lapierre Mavic Unity came in third.
The race started with a fast pace and intense battle for position, with Nino Schurter from Scott-Sram leading the pack but unable to break away. As the race progressed, Tom Pidcock from Ineos Grenadiers made an aggressive move to take the lead into the start gantry. However, he was unable to maintain his position and fell back as Tomas Litscher moved into the front.
In the final sprint, Victor Koretsky showcased his strength and outpowered the Swiss rider to claim the overall win. This victory marked another 1-2 finish for Specialized Factory Racing, following their success in Araxá. Koretsky described the track as relatively easy, with all riders staying together in a large group. His strategy was to stay in the middle of the pack early on and then make his move towards the front in the final lap.
Koretsky expressed his happiness with the win and credited his good form for
