Nino Schurter wins his eighth World Cup

Nino Schurter accomplished his wonderful season by successful the MTB World Cup general for the eighth time. The 36-year-old Grison ensured by ending 2nd within the final race at Val di Sole.

Per week after his tenth world title, Schurter left victory to Frenchman Titouan Carod. The 28-year-old had already gained the brief race on Friday and completed runner-up to Schurter general, transferring up from fifth to 2nd place.

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The rostrum is accomplished by Carod’s compatriot, Jordan Sarrou. The second greatest Swiss was Marcel Guerrini in eighth place, adopted by Important Albin and Joel Roth in ninth and tenth place.

In entrance of Absalon

With this eighth general World Cup triumph, Schurter overtook former rival Julien Absalon. The Frenchman, who retired 4 years in the past, had been the season’s most constant mountain biker seven instances.

When it comes to the variety of World Cup victories, Schurter and Absalon are tied with 33 successes, however Schurter’s ten world championship titles are higher than Absalon’s 5.

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As for the Olympic gold medals, the rating is 2-1 in favor of Absalon, however Schurter has gained all of the metals (bronze in 2008, silver in 2012 and gold in 2016).