| Format | Rank | Total points |
|---|---|---|
XCO | 11 | 1137 |
XCC | 10 | 940 |
Laura Stigger is a standout talent in cross-country mountain biking.
Her early career featured historic success, including winning both the Junior Road and Mountain Bike UCI World Championships in 2018. Competing at the highest level with Specialized Factory Racing, Stigger brings explosive climbing strength and technical precision to demanding courses. Over multiple seasons, she has earned UCI World Cup podiums in both XCO and XCC formats, establishing herself as a consistent elite competitor. In 2025, she continued to deliver strong performances across the UCI World Cup circuit, contributing to team standings and showcasing tactical skill against the world’s best. A charismatic and determined athlete, Stigger embodies a fearless approach to racing. Her ongoing development and ability to perform under pressure have made her one of Austria’s most exciting mountain bikers and a fan favorite. She continues to inspire young athletes and fans with her passion and motivation.
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Women Elite - Cross-country Short Track | 00:23:23 |
| 6 | Mona Yongpyong South Korea Women Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 01:28:51 |
| Pos. | Athlete / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internazionali Crosscountry Coppa Citta Di Albenga + UCI XCO Junior Series Albenga, Sv Women Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 01.11.33 |
| 1 | Verona MTB Internationale Verona Women Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 01:17:33.8 |
| 2 | UCI Mountain Bike Continental Series - Fullgaz Race Powered By Ghost - XCO Obergessertshausen Women Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 01:22:26 |
| 1 | Marlene Südtirol Sunshine Race Nalles, Bz Women Elite - Cross-country Olympic | 01.29.37 |
Get the riders thoughts from South Korea’s UCI World Cup in The B Line from MONA YongPyong
Sina Frei (Specialized Factory Racing) and Dario Lillo (Giant Factory Off-road Team - XC) took two of the hardest-fought UCI Cross-country Olympic (XCO) World Cup victories in recent years at the opening round of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in South Korea.
A historic opener to the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in South Korea saw Asa Vermette (Frameworks Racing / TRP) claim a sensational Elite debut victory while Vali Höll (Commencal Schwalbe by Les Orres) triumphed despite a flat tyre. On a demanding brand-new course, Junior wins for Aletha Ostgaard (Canyon DH Racing) and Jonty Williamson (Yeti / Fox Factory Race Team) capped a thrilling start to the season.
