Downhill competition was the centre of attention on the first day of finals at Mont-Ste-Anne.

Seagrave claimed her second World Cup victory of the season in the women's event, as she finished in a time of 4min 46.723sec.

She was followed by France's Myriam Nicole and Australia's Tracey Hannah, who achieved times of 4:52.460 and 4:58.779 respectively.

"It feels so much better for me, feels more like a deserved one as Rachel Atherton wasn't competing in Leogang," said Seagrave.

"It doesn't feel real yet.

"I'm stoked."

The men's victory was earned by Gwin, with the American achieving a winning time of 4:18.426.

Australia's Dean Lucas claimed the silver medal in 4:19.484

The podium was completed by Britain's Danny Hart, who was narrowly behind on 4:19.846 to take the bronze medal.

Cross-country competition is due to take place tomorrow in Quebec.