Luca Braidot
The newest first-time XC World Cup winner, Braidot scored a stunning victory at the Lenzerheide World Cup race in July 2022, boosting past the charging field on the last lap to win a sprint finish. The Italian and member of the Santa Cruz- RockShox Pro Team has had some incredible results in his career, including a 4th-place at the 2021 World Champs, but this result marks the pinnacle of his racing career.