The World Championship race got off to a bad start for the two crown favorites Emilie Siegenthaler and Nathalie Schneitter. Emilie found it difficult to live up to her great reputation as the top favorite and had to battle with the late effects of a slight illness. Nathalie Schneitter's chain came off four times. Still in the middle of the field after the start, the two Swiss riders set off on a great chase to catch up. By the second last lap, Schneitter had already moved up to second place, whereupon she benefited from a defect in the leading Polish rider Magdalena Pyrgies. "I didn't even realize that I was suddenly in the lead - until my supporters cheered me on to take the win."

After the start run, she was a little surprised at her position. "Now just risk everything and push yourself to the limit," she said afterwards, laying the foundation for her victory. The world championship title was a dream come true, she said at the finish, on the verge of tears. Schneitter is also a well-deserved title winner. For years, and especially this season, the Athleticum Racing Team member from Solothurn has been performing consistently at a high level. Only Emilie Siegenthaler can hold a candle to her in the national races.

Emilie Siegenthaler was very disappointed with her 5th place. She had clearly expected more: After winning the European title, she had clear ambitions to become world champion. However, she was unable to cope with the pressure and had a mental barrier. She couldn't even keep her breakfast down. Under these circumstances, however, fifth place is a very respectable performance and Siegenthaler has shown what she is capable of.

Ranking of the World Junior Championships

1. Nathalie Schneitter, SUI, in 1:44.11 hours
2. Laura Metzler, FRA, + 0.11
3. Tereza Hurikova, CZE, + 1.32
4th Alexsandra Dawidowicz, POL, + 2.01
5. Emilie Siegenthaler, SUI, + 3.41
6th Hanna Israel, FRA, + 6.49
7th Nathalie Pyrgies, POL, + 8.20
8th Gudrun Stark, GER, + 10.02