After the start, it is the U23 World Cup leader Jenny Rissveds who takes the lead at the beginning. But on the last climb of the first lap, Belomoyna makes an irresistible pass and quickly distances herself from the Swede. Later, two-time season winner Margot Moschetti (FRA) also passes Rissveds. She loses further ground and has to defend herself against the German Helen Grobert. However, she was able to successfully fend off her attack and defend her white leader's jersey.

Belomoyna has recovered well from the wrist injury she sustained in training at the World Cup in Pietermaritzburg and is back to her old strength. Lap after lap, she rides the fastest times and celebrates her seventh World Cup victory at the end. "I felt very strong on the mountain. Apart from on the pump track, I also did very well technically," says the Ukrainian.Ahead of the remaining two races, the overall standings are set to be exciting. Rissveds leads with 287 points ahead of Grobert (264) and Belomoyna (260). Moschetti has 250 points.

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