In the World Cup standings, Vanthourenhout with 170 points is 36 points ahead of Toon Aerts, who had to settle for tenth place today. The Dutchman Pim Ronhaar moved into third place with 115 points, over Eli Iserbyt (102 pts), who retired injured for Gavere. The Dutchman Lars van der Haar (115) and Joran Wyseure (105) are also now ahead of Iserbyt.
The eighth World Cup cross of the season will be held in Besançon, France on Sunday.