It could also be a romance novel - Aaron Gwin's relationship with Leogang. First the air is out, then it's enough despite a lack of drive and finally love wins out with a victory! After Loris Vergier's run, it was clear to most people that victory would go to the young Frenchman from the Santa Cruz team. Vergier set a new and outstanding best time. Just under two seconds ahead of his closest rivals. His teammate and winner of the last race, Greg Minnaar, was unable to match Vergier's time. In the end, he finishes third and remains World Cup leader. Vergier's hussar ride is only surpassed by Aaron Gwin. The YT rider is simply unbeatable on the bike park course in Leogang - this is the third time Gwin has won in Salzburgerland.

The story of Gwin and Leogang is unique. His run with a flat tire is legendary - by the way, the bike is on display in the DT Swiss House Museum. The story continued with the incredible victory run without a chain, which broke shortly after the start. And now the logical consequence was the outstanding victory in Leogang. For many, the victory is more than just Aaron Gwin's comeback to victory - it also marks the return of 27.5-inch wheels to the podium. Even if with Loris Vergier and Greg Minnarr, the 29ers are breathing down their necks.

From a Swiss perspective, Noel Niederberger stood out in particular. Coming 20th in qualifying, the pump track world champion surprised everyone. With 26th place, he achieved his best World Cup result. The "perennial talent" has probably finally made the long-awaited breakthrough.World champion Loic Bruni was not at the start. He injured himself in training yesterday - still managed to compete in qualifying, but then had to be taken straight to hospital. He injured his thigh in a fall and had to undergo a minor operation. However, he should be back for the race in Lenzerheide on July 6.

Premiere for Tahnee Seagrave

The women's world champion also had to forgo a start. Rachel Atherton dislocated her shoulder last week in Fort William and also had to miss the start in Leogang (she will be back for the race in Andorra). However, it would probably have been difficult for the woman in the rainbow jersey - Tahnee Seagrave pulled off a miracle run. The Brit won her first ever World Cup race ahead of the winner from Fort William, Tracy Hannah. Nicole Myriam finished in third place. Emilie Siegenthaler finished more than eight seconds behind in fifth and last place on the podium. Carina Cappellari narrowly misses out on the top ten and finishes eleventh.