August 22, 2014 (Meribel, France) – The final and fifth round of the UCI MTB World Cup Eliminator series started today with the qualifications. Linda Indergand (Sui) Strüby-Bixs Team topped the women’s seeding run with France’s Kevin Miquel (Fra) logging the fastest time in the men’s ranks. Canada’s Rachel Pageau (Can) was the sole Canuck to qualify in 19th.

The heats and finals later today will crown the overall series champions for 2014.

Results (brief)

Women
1. Linda Indergand* (Sui) Strüby-Bixs Team 01:26.414 Q
2. Kathrin Stirnemann (Sui) Sabine Spitz Haibike Pro Team 1.418 Q
3. Jenny Rissveds* (Swe) Scott-Odlo MTB Racing Team 3.563 Q
4. Ingrid Boe Jacobsen* (Nor) Sepura XC Superior 4.131 Q
5. Anne Terpstra (Ned) Betch.nl Superior Brentjens MTB Racing Team 4.299 Q

19. Rachel Pageau* (Can) 12.233 Q

Full results here.

Men
1. Kevin Miquel (Fra) 01:17.518 Q
2. Catriel Andres Soto (Arg) MMR Bikes Pro Team 0.418 Q
3. Emil Lindgren (Swe) Giant Pro XC Team 0.462 Q
4. Matthias Wengelin (Swe) 0.846 Q
5. Patrick Lüthi* (Sui) 1.302 Q

Full results here.

* = Under 23