Canadian Goldstone Seals Third Downhill Win in a Row at Val di Sole, as Cabirou Triumphs in Women’s Elite
Val di Sole, Italy – Canada’s Jackson Goldstone made history on the legendary Black Snake course in Val di Sole, securing his third consecutive Men’s Elite Downhill World Cup victory of the 2025 season. In the Women’s Elite race, France’s Marine Cabirou put in a gritty performance to take her 10th career World Cup win, holding off Austrian star Vali Höll, who now leads the overall series standings.
Goldstone Makes it Three for Three in 2025
The 21-year-old Canadian phenom dominated the weekend from start to finish, topping timed training, qualifying, and the final to complete a perfect weekend in Italy. Goldstone’s final run of 3:38.86 put him 2.422 seconds ahead of Australian veteran Troy Brosnan, with Frenchman Thibaut Daprela claiming third—despite riding without a chain.
“It felt like it was going to happen. I was confident in my run the whole way down. I didn’t leave anything out there.”
said Goldstone
Goldstone is now the first rider since Danny Hart in 2016 to win three consecutive Men’s Elite UCI Downhill World Cup rounds. He now holds a 100-point lead over Loïc Bruni in the overall standings, while Amaury Pierron’s title hopes took a hit after a collarbone injury in practice.
Men’s Elite Top 5 Results – Val di Sole
- Jackson Goldstone (CAN) – 3:38.86
- Troy Brosnan (AUS) – 3:41.28
- Thibaut Daprela (FRA) – 3:42.22
- Dylan Maples (USA) – 3:43.05
- Loris Vergier (FRA) – 3:43.67
Cabirou Returns to Form for Women’s Victory
28-year-old Marine Cabirou (Canyon CLLCTV Factory Team) overcame a tough start to the season to win her first World Cup race of 2025. Sitting fifth at the first split, Cabirou attacked the technical final sections of the 2.1 km course to cross the line in 3:47.58, just over a second ahead of World Champion Vali Höll.
“It was a really challenging weekend. I just tried to push even more and find a better flow. I didn’t think that would be the run for the win, but finally it is.”
Cabirou shared
Slovenia’s Monika Hrastnik, the fastest qualifier, finished third, while Canada’s Gracey Hemstreet placed fourth, unable to continue her winning streak. New Zealand’s Jess Blewitt rounded out the top five.
With Seagrave placing 15th and Hemstreet fourth, Höll’s second place was enough to move her into the overall lead at the halfway mark of the season.
Women’s Elite Top 5 Results – Val di Sole
- Marine Cabirou (FRA) – 3:47.58
- Vali Höll (AUT) – 3:48.85
- Monika Hrastnik (SLO) – 3:49.32
- Gracey Hemstreet (CAN) – 3:49.58
- Jess Blewitt (NZL) – 3:50.01
As the World Cup moves into its second half, all eyes will be on Leogang for the next round, where the Downhill riders reunite for a weekend of racing.
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