MTB News: Nina Hoffmann pulls off a big surprise with third place at the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup in Fort William! In wet and stormy weather conditions, the woman from Saalfeld impressed with an outstanding performance that could only be topped by Rachel Atherton from Britain and Tracey Hannah from Australia.
She did it: Nina Hoffmann climbed onto the podium at the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup. Neither the stormy and wet conditions nor the competition could bring the Thuringian to her knees. On the extremely demanding downhill slope, Nina Hoffmann left Marine Cabirou from France and the Italian Veronika Widmann behind. After two runs, the woman from Saalfeld is now in fourth place with 285 points. Brit Rachel Atherton was able to take first place in the overall standings with 430 points thanks to her victory in Fort William. Last year's winner, Amaury Pierron from France, won the men's race ahead of Australian Troy Brosnan and Loris Vergier, also from France. Aaron Gwin caused a brief shock with his descent over the handlebars, but fortunately there were no consequences.
UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup: Women's Top 5 at Fort William
- Rachel Atherton (GBR) 5:15.560
- Tracey Hannah (AUS) +1.611
- Nina Hoffman (GER) +8.822
- Marine Cabirou (FRA) +13.374
- Veronika Widmann (ITA) +15.735
UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup: Men's Top 5 at Fort William
- Amaury Pierron (FRA) 4:28.578
- Troy Brosnan (AUS) +3.582
- Loris Vergier (FRA) +3.631
- Finn Iles (CAN) +7.203
- Danny Hart (GBR) +7.518
UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup: Women's overall standings
- Rachel Atherton (GBR) 430 points
- Tracey Hannah (AUS) 400 points
- Marine Cabirou (FRA) 290 points
- Nina Hoffmann (GER) 285 points
- Tahnee Seagrave (GBR) 230 points
UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup: Men's overall standings
- Troy Brosnan (AUS) 350 points
- Amaury Pierron (FRA) 330 points
- Loic Bruni (FRA) 301 points
- Danny Hart (GBR) 292 points
- Loris Vergier (FRA) 215 points