The Belgian champion quickly moved up and over the United States to third place and Vanthourenhout ultimately held on to that position. The victory went to France. Junior Aubin Sparfel, against expectations, narrowly held off Briton Cameron Mason in the sprint for gold.
The Mixed Team Relay was only on the World Cup program for the third time. In 2022 it was still a test race, last year the Netherlands won the first official edition. Belgium has won bronze in the past two years. The Dutch decided not to defend its title in Tabor, because six interested riders were not found.
The climax of this World Cup will follow on Sunday afternoon with the title battle for the elite men. The Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel starts as a towering favorite.