The first World Cup racing of 2025 hit the stunning coast of Napier, New Zealand, on 23 February... and while there were plenty of pre-race talking points around the Kiwi x Aussie rivalries, there were also surprises in store over the sprint-distance showdown!

Follow how the likes of home faves Nicole Van Der Kaay, Ainsley Thorpe and Eva Goodison fared against local rivals Emma Jeffcoat and Ellie Hoitink, as well as race #1 Verena Steinhauser (ITA), Desiree Ridenour (CAN) and Erika Ackerlund (USA).

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