After a grueling Timed Training session, the Elite racers faced off against the clock in a thrilling competition to determine who would advance to the semi-finals. Vali Höll emerged victorious once again, setting the fastest qualifying time and reclaiming the top spot on the timing sheets by two seconds over Mille Johnset. Myriam Nicole also put on a strong performance on home soil, securing third place just 2.1 seconds behind Höll.
In the Elite Men’s category, Dakotah Norton showed resilience and determination in Les Gets by clocking the top time in qualifying, leading Rémi Thirion by 1.094 seconds and Finn Iles by over two and a half seconds. Tahnee Seagrave and Monika Hrastnik finished fourth and fifth respectively in the Elite Women’s category, while Rémi Thirion and Finn Iles placed second and third in their respective men’s categories.
The protected riders for both categories include top talent such as Vali Höll, Myriam Nicole, Tahnee Seagrave, Rémi Thirion, and Finn Iles. The Semi-Finals Start List features a lineup of talented riders ready to compete for a spot in the finals.