In the women's race over 87.5 kilometers and around 1000 vertical meters, the decisive phase only happens in the last quarter of the race. A lead group of four with Pauline Ferrand-Prevot from France, Annie Last from Great Britain, Sophie Pedersen from Denmark and Jolanda Neff. The fast course no longer allows for successful attacks, and so it comes down to a sprint decision. Ferrand-Prevot is the first to turn onto the home straight and rides to victory with a strong finish. Neff was unable to do anything about it, but was delighted with third place.

The Swiss riders Irina Lützelschwab and Janina Wüst put in strong performances and finished the race in 11th and 13th place respectively.

Women's ranking

Gaze prevents title defense

The men's race covers 120 kilometers and around 1500 vertical meters, making it fast and tactical here too. All the favorites are quickly represented at the front. As in the women's race, the preliminary decision is made in the last quarter, when the leading group is reduced to eleven riders. Among them are short track world champion Sam Gaze and defending champion Andreas Seewald. It is Gaze, who is fast at the end, who then dares to attack again, which no one can now counter.

The New Zealander wins by 16 seconds ahead of Seewald. Behind them, the five-man chasing group fought for the last medal place. Simon Andreassen from Denmark proved to have the fastest legs and won bronze. He delights the Danish spectators and denies the Germans Martin Frey and Sascha Weber the medals. The best Swiss athlete is Marc Stutzmann in 20th place.

Ranking men