unlike the procedure at normal world cup events, the 50 qualified athletes would be paired up for the first round of the final event, with the winner qualifying for the second round. the rounds start with the duel between #26 and #25 from the qualification round, followed by #27 vs #24, up to #50 vs #1. the five best duel losers, so-called 'lucky losers' also qualify for the second round.