Eighteen years old, making her first World Cup main event. Elsa Rendall Todd is not hanging around. She won her quarter-final beating Lily Greenough on the line in a drag race that went to the last fraction of a second, earned a place in the final, and crossed in fifth when the dust settled on the chaotic closing stages.

With both Rendall Todd and Challis, both 18 and both British, in the women’s under 23 final, the category has a new dynamic for 2026.

Result: 5th, 90pts.

Bax made the quarter-finals with an aggressive 1/8 final, but could not find the top four in the quarters. She finished 22nd overall with 27 points and will be looking to go one round further in Round 2 at the same venue tomorrow.

Result: 22nd, 27pts.

Harvey went one-two with Challis into the first turn of her 1/8 final before Challis pulled clear. She progressed safely in third. The quarter-final proved a step too far, with Harvey eliminated in seventh. She finishes 27th overall with 17 points.

Result: 27th, 17pts.

The reigning BMX Racing World Champion, winner of the rainbow jersey in 2021, 2023, and 2025, did not make the women’s elite final in Sarrians. Her route through the earlier rounds was controlled. She won her quarter-final comfortably, crossing the line with Malene Kejlstrup well behind.

The semi-final was a different story. Shriever drew a gate on the inside, which left her exposed on a track where the inside line can become congested early. She was squeezed as Molly Simpson and Saya Sakakibara cleared the field, finished fifth, one place outside qualification.

One round one semi-final exit is not a crisis for one of the most decorated riders in the sport’s history. Same track tomorrow. Expect a response.

Result: 14th, 128pts.

Cullen was one of the stories of the earlier rounds. In the quarter-finals, he produced arguably the ride of the day, starting from gate eight, the widest position on the track, and forcing his way into third to qualify for the semis.

The semi-final showed the fine margins at their most brutal. In a strong position approaching the final turn, a move from Eddy Clerte forced a shuffle and Jaymio Brink took the gap. Cullen was pushed out to fifth, one place short of the final.

Result: 9th, 165pts.

Olympic silver medallist Kye Whyte progressed through the 1/8 finals in fourth, but could not replicate that in the quarter-finals, exiting in fifth. Inside gates at Sarrians proved decisive on the day, and Whyte found himself on the wrong side of the draw at the critical moment. He finishes 17th overall with 110 points.

Result: 17th, 110pts.

Marnham was eliminated in the 1/8 finals of the men’s elite competition, finishing 54th overall. He lines up again tomorrow for Round 2.

Result: 54th, 18pts.

Callum Russell was eliminated at the last chance qualifier stage of the men’s elite. His brother Bradley Russell also exited the men’s under 23 in the quarter-finals, meaning both Russell brothers end Round 1 without World Cup points but with full race experience on this track ahead of tomorrow.

Result: 62nd.

Bradley Russell made the men’s under 23 quarter-finals but could not find the top four, finishing sixth in his heat. He ends 22nd overall with 27 points.

Result: 22nd, 27pts.

Cornish made the quarter-finals but was involved in a crash midway through his heat, ending 27th overall. A frustrating end to a strong progression through the 1/8 finals. He lines up again tomorrow.

Result: 27th, 17pts.