Rachel Atherton's ride is like a demonstration of power. The Brit takes over eight seconds off second-placed Emmeline Ragot from France. Australian Tracey Hannah celebrates a successful comeback in third place. She broke her collarbone in early summer and traveled to the World Championships with little racing experience.

With seventh place, Emilie Siegenthaler delivered a remarkable result. She suffered severe bruising in a crash during training on Saturday. This means the 27-year-old will not be able to compete at full strength. However, Siegenthaler does not see her ride as optimal. In a stone passage that actually allows for two lines, she hit the middle and then almost rode off the track. "The spectators all jumped away. I lost a lot of speed because of this mistake," says Siegenthaler at the finish line.