The iXS International Rookies Championships and the final of the PROPAIN Rookies Cup were held at the Bikepark Schladming for the third time. Over 300 riders from 25 nations travelled to the event and delivered a first-class competition.

This unofficial world championship has been taking place for many years. It used to be held in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, Austria, but for the past three years, the former World Cup venue of Schladming has hosted this extraordinary event. Big names have already won the titles in the past, including Valentina Höll, Jackson Goldstone and Henri Kiefer. And that alone shows what big shoes the winners are stepping into. Each and every one of them will have a great career ahead of them in downhill sport, if they so desire.