With Laura Smulders (NED) and Saya Sakikbara (AUS), the two best BMX riders in the world rankings will be taking part in the women's event. Romana Labounkova (CZE) is the most prominent name from 4X racing. But the stars can't quite make use of their bonus, as the young Swiss rider Christa Von Niederhäusern wins run after run and makes it to the final. There she meets Merel Smulders, who pushes her sister Laura into third place. But the Dutchwoman's efforts in the final were of no avail against the strong performance of the little-known Swiss athlete.

With Saskia Lack in 13th place, another Swiss rider put in a good performance.

Decisive mistakes

In the men's field, Barry Nobles (USA) was high up on the list of favorites, having previously won the last qualifying race at the same venue. However, France's Adrien Loron and Tommy Zula from the USA are also high on the list of pump track specialists. However, as sixth in the BMX world rankings, Swiss rider David Graf has the best maps.

In the final, Nobles can't quite make the most of his home advantage: A small mistake in his semi-final run meant he had to settle for the bronze medal.

Swiss BMX champion David Graf and the young Frenchman Eddy Clerte will therefore go head-to-head in the battle for the world title. Clerte dominated his runs with ease. So Graf should not have an easy game, although he is clearly stronger on paper. The starting shot is fired and Graf immediately capitalizes on a small mistake by the young Frenchman. Clerte fights to the bitter end, but it is Graf who is crowned the first "Red Bull Pump Track World Champion" in the end.

A second Swiss rider is also competing in the men's race. Downhill specialist Noel Niederberger takes 20th place.

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