The Ski Circus Is Back

The Telemark World Cup season opened with full intensity at the Tux Telemark Race on the Hintertux Glacier. Fresh snow and tight racing lines created perfect conditions for athletes to push to the limit. As a result, the first event of the season immediately set a high standard.

Swiss and French Athletes Set the Early Pace

The opening Sprint of the Tux Telemark Race delivered a dramatic fight for the podium.
🇨🇭 Nicolas Michel skied with exceptional precision and claimed the first victory of the season.
Meanwhile, 🇫🇷 Alexis Page followed with a confident performance, securing 2nd place.
🇮🇹 Raphael Mahlknecht, in addition, stayed consistent throughout both runs and completed the podium.

These strong results show that the battle for the crystal globe will be intense.

Canada Breaks Through — Adrian Ball Takes 4th at the Tux Telemark Race

One of the most exciting stories came from Adrian Ball (CAN). He attacked the course with energy and confidence, finishing 4th place, only 0.02 seconds behind the podium.
His second run was especially impressive; therefore, he moved up the ranking and put Canada in the spotlight.

This performance sends a clear message: Canada is here to compete at the highest level.

Tight Margins, High Drama — Classic Telemark Racing

The Tux Telemark Race demonstrated once again how unpredictable Telemark can be.
Athletes from France, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Italy, and Andorra fought fiercely, often separated by only fractions of a second.
Because of these tight margins, every gate and every landing became critical.

Moreover, the aggressive skiing and shifting positions throughout both runs reminded fans why the start of the season is always full of emotion.

Official Results — Tux Telemark Race Sprint

According to the FIS standings (Race IDs 1741, 1744, 1743):

Nicolas Michel (SUI) – 1:53.98
Alexis Page (FRA) – 1:57.98
Raphael Mahlknecht (ITA) – 1:58.57
Adrian Ball (CAN) – 1:58.59

The razor-thin gap between 3rd and 4th place — only 0.02 seconds — shows how competitive the field is this season.

Season Energy Is Rising

The opening weekend in Tux proved that the Telemark World Cup is entering a powerful, emotional season. Rivalries are forming, new nations are rising, and leaders are already showing strong momentum.
Because of this explosive start, expectations for the next races are higher than ever.

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