UCI Mountain Bike World Series 2023 LIVE – Pauline Ferrand-Prevot chases UCI Cross-country Olympic World Cup success

11:53 — Pieterse wins! Ad That was incredible. The 21-year-old crosses five seconds ahead of the world champion. Lecomte 11 seconds behind in third, Richards a very commendable fourth.

That's her first elite level cross country Olympic race win at the World Cup, and with time to celebrate over the line. UCI Mountain Bike World SeriesHighlights: Pedersen triumphs in style at U23 UCI Cross-country Olympic World Cup17 HOURS AGO 11:52 — six second gap She's so close to the end! 11:51 — Pieterse descends! Can she keep her lead?! 11:49 — Pieterse attacks! She's created a tiny gap as she goes down the steps for the final time! What a race from the young Dutch rider! 11:49 — they're through the tech zone Ferrand-Prévot and Pieterse pass the tech zone, Lecomte five seconds behind. 11:47 — Pieterse is close She's not letting the world champion get away from her.

Lecomte nine seconds behind. 11:46 — Richards gaps Keller! She's made a great comeback, now in fourth following the climb! 11:44 — safely down the rocks The front two expertly navigate the rocks for the final time. This is so close! 11:43 — Pieterse closes the gap Ferrand-Prévot and Pieterse join up on the climb.

Lecomte looking really strong behind. 11:40 — final lap! Ferrand-Prévot with a six second lead on Pieterse. Lecomte is pushing well in third and Richard has moved to fourth! Keller in fifth.

11:37 — Pieterse out of the saddle She puts in a strong effort to keep Ferrand-Prévot in sight. 11:35 — five second gap Only seconds between the world champion Ferrand-Prévot and young Dutch rider Pieterse. 11:34 — Richards part of the chasing group She's done well to make it into the chasing group.