The first half of the Women Juniors race was dominated by German rider Sofia Wiedenroth. When she suffered a heavy crash Italy's Greta Weithaler took the lead and won the race after three laps. "It was awesome", said Weithaler. She loved the race course.
Malene Deng from Denmark was second, only four seconds behind. She also praised the newly built Albstadt course: "I love the technical downhills and I also like the steep climbs." American Kate Courtney had to fight her way up from eighth position to third place on the podium: "It was no problem, there was ample space to pass. Third place in the first World Cup: it's a great result."
Despite her crash and two pit stops at the Tech Zone, Sofia Wiedenroth finished seventh and was best German competitor.
Source: press release
Results:
1. Weithaler Greta - Italy 52:43
2. Degn Malene - Denmark +4
3. Courtney Kate - United States Of America +34
4. Terentyeva Olga - Russian Federation +54
5. Heigl Nadja - Austria +1:44
6. Teocchi Chiara - Italy +2:11
7. Wiedenroth Sofia - Germany +2:21
8. Keller Alessandra - Strübi Mtb Kader +2:56
9. Bauer Sarah - Germany +3:13
10. Collomb Emilie - Bi&Esse Carrera +3:47
COMPLETE RESULTS
Sunday 19 May (GMT+1):
09:30: World Cup Olympics Cross Country - Men Juniors
11:30: World Cup Olympic Cross Country - Women Elite
14:00: World Cup Olympic Cross Country - Men Elite