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UCI Mountain Bike World Series 2023 LIVE - Tom Pidcock headlines men's short-track cross-country race

HOW DOES IT WORK? Ad As is customary, the short track race takes place at the start of the weekend, on a smaller course and over a reduced distance. UCI Mountain Bike World SeriesUCI Mountain Bike World Series LIVE — Ferrand-Prevot and stars in XCC actionAN HOUR AGO It also decides the starting grid for the Olympic distance race, so expect plenty of fast-paced action! Cross-country short track is a variation of cross-country Olympic, and today’s event serves as qualifying for the Olympic distance race (XCO) on Sunday.

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17:19 — STIGGER WINS! Ad The Austrian champ from Innsbruck takes the win timing her final effort to perfection! Keller second after leading for a large section of the final straight, fellow Swiss rider Frei takes the final place on the podium. Ferrand-Prévot takes fourth and Richards finishes fifth after an impressive race. UCI Mountain Bike World SeriesStigger storms to glory in XCC race to kick off cross-country season4 MINUTES AGO 17:18 — Keller strong into the final corner Richards fourth now into the last corner.

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UCI Mountain Bike World Series 2023 LIVE - Tom Pidcock headlines men's short-track cross-country race

UCI Mountain Bike World Series 2023 LIVE - Pauline Ferrand-Prevot and stars kick off cross-country season

Erling Haaland test would not faze Sean Dyche, says he would 'fancy his chances' against Manchester City star

Declan Rice: David Moyes admits England midfielder could leave West Ham - 'Good chance we don't have him'

Italian Open: Big names continue to fall as Ons Jabeur suffers early exit to Paula Badosa on return from injury

Will Rafael Nadal be fit for French Open? Will Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Nick Kyrgios play Grand Slam?

Iga Swiatek begins bid for third straight Italian Open title with double-bagel win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

Jose Mourinho a 'serious candidate' for Paris Saint-Germain job, could 'stand up to the stars' - Inside Europe