What a week for mountain biker Alessandra Keller from Nidwalden. First she celebrated a victory in the short track at the World Cup in Nove Mesto in the Czech Republic and a third place in the race over the Olympic distance, followed by a well-deserved selection for the Olympic Games and finally a clear home victory in front of a home crowd at the ÖKK Bike Revolution in Engelberg. The world number one took the lead at the start of the race and went on to celebrate a victory that he never threatened. Seraina Leugger and Linda Indergand followed over two minutes behind in second and third place on the slippery course. "It was incredibly fun to ride in front of so many fans, fan club members and friends. I was able to really enjoy it on the last lap," said the Swiss champion happily at the finish.

Marcel Guerrini also celebrated a start-finish victory. Immediately after the start loop, he rode away from his pursuers and subsequently built up a lead of over 30 seconds. Guerrini thus underlined his excellent form. Behind Guerrini, an exciting thriller developed for second place. There was Nino Schurter, who was constantly in the chasing group and was delighted to finish second. Or Timon Rüegg and Luca Schätti, who steadily worked their way up from eighth and ninth place to finish third and fourth. Lars Forster, on the other hand, was unlucky. A flat tire threw him back from second to sixth place two laps before the end.

Over 600 active mountain bikers and several thousand fans enjoyed a great weekend in Engelberg despite the changeable weather. The national mountain bike festival not only offers top-class sport, but also plenty on offer for children and amateur athletes.

The third race of this year's ÖKK Bike Revolution season will take place in Davos on June 29/30.

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Results 

Elite men

1. Marcel Guerrini, Ufhusen, BiXS Race Team, 1:22.20
2. Nino Schurter, Chur, Scott Sram Team, + 0.19
3. Timon Rüegg, Sewis, BiXS Race Team, + 0.21
4. Luca Schätti, Horgen, Bike Team Solothurn, + 0.22
5. Fabio Püntener, Silenen, Bike Team Solothurn, + 0.49

Elite women

1. Alessandra Keller, Ennetbürgen, Thömus maxon, 1:26.35
2. Seraina Leugger, Arlesheim, BiXS Race Team, + 2.17
3. Linda Indergand, Buttikon, Liv Racing Team, + 4.05
4. Malene Degn, Denmark, Lapierre Team, + 5.01
5. Paula Gorycka, Poland, Strüby Sting, + 5.47

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