Höll wins fourth World Cup downhill race in La Thuile

Austrian mountain biker Valentina Höll continued her dominant streak in the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, clinching her fourth victory of the season at the downhill event in La Thuile. The 23-year-old rider from Salzburg completed the challenging 2.3-kilometer course, which featured a 641-meter elevation change, in a blistering time of 3 minutes, 58.469 seconds.

Höll's performance was strong enough to edge out her Swiss teammate, Lisa Baumann of Commencal, by a mere 0.275 seconds. The third position on the podium was secured by New Zealand's Sacha Earnest, who finished 0.473 seconds behind Höll's winning time.

This latest triumph in La Thuile underscores Höll's exceptional form throughout the current World Cup season. With this win, she has now achieved four victories in the five races contested so far, solidifying her position as a leading contender in the discipline. Her consistent success highlights her skill, determination, and the effectiveness of her training and equipment.