Aussie Sam Hill tops the DH World Cup

Sam Hill

Sam Hill (Image credit: Tour of Japan)

West Australian Sam Hill has moved to the top of the World Cup downhill mountain bike rankings after victory in the second round raced at Fort William in the Scottish Highlands.

Hill now has 352 points and is 22 points clear of second ranked Steve Peat (GBR) with four rounds remaining. Hannah is sitting fourth on the rankings with 274 points and fellow Australian Nathan Rennie, who placed eighth in Fort William, is ranked fifth on 266 points.

In the 4X events Australians Chris Kovarik and Katrina Miller finished third and fourth respectively in their finals.