Éliot Grondin of Canada won the silver medal, and Omar Visintin of Italy the bronze.

The 2018 silver medalist, Jarryd Hughes, qualified for the Olympics.

The bronze medalist, Regino Hernández, did not qualify and retired as professional rider in January 2022.

Martin Nörl was leading the ranking, followed by Alessandro Hämmerle and Jakob Dusek.

Lucas Eguibar is the 2021 world champion, with Hämmerle and Éliot Grondin being the silver and bronze medalists, respectively.