In just three weeks, the winter season finale will bring an unprecedented slalom challenge to Pau! The CHAMPION RACE pushes the limits of traditional slalom with an ultra-technical 12-gate final course, where only the boldest will succeed. With 200 competitors from 19 nations, including world-class athletes, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
A Next-Level Slalom Challenge
The finals will take place on a 12-gate course with four stops, presenting an extreme level of difficulty designed to push athletes beyond their limits. Precision, skill, and risk-taking will be crucial for victory.
🚀 Antoine Roux, course designer and coach at the International Slalom Academy, explains:
“The real question is how many paddlers will manage to pass all the gates without fault.”
An Event for All Levels
While the finals are designed for elite paddlers, the qualification rounds will follow a classic 22-gate slalom format, making the event accessible to a wider range of competitors. Whether you’re an experienced paddler or an up-and-coming talent, this event offers a chance to test your skills on a world-class course.
Event Schedule & Live Coverage
📌 Date: March 5, 2025
📍 Location: Aquasports Park, Pau
Race Day Schedule
🕐 Qualifications: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🏆 Finals: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Watch the Action Live!
📌 Facebook: Slalom Champion Race
📌 Instagram: @slalom_champion_race
🎥 Live Streaming at 7:30 PM – Don’t miss the intense final rounds!
A World-Class Lineup
This year’s Champion Race features top athletes from 19 nations, including Olympic medalists, world champions, and rising stars:
🏅 C1 Men
Miquel Trave (ESP) – Three-time event champion
Nicolas Guestin (FRA) – Olympic champion & Pau course expert
Ziga Lin Hocevar (SLO) – 2024 World Cup standout
🏅 C1 Women
Angèle Hug (FRA) – Olympic silver medalist & multiple C1 medalist
Eva Alina Hocevar (SLO) – U23 World Champion
Viktoria Us (UKR) – Paris Olympics finalist & World Cup medalist
🏅 K1 Men
Michal Passiut (POL) – 2024 Champion Race winner
Jakub Krejci (CZE) – European Champion & U23 World Champion (2024)
Benjamin Renia (FRA) – Experienced and ready to make an impact
🏅 K1 Women
Klaudia Zwolinska (POL) – Olympic silver medalist & 2024 podium finisher
Leire Goni (ESP) – 2024 Champion Race winner
Emma Vuitton (FRA) – World Cup medalist & 2024 podium finisher
Pau: A Premier Winter Slalom Destination
Beyond the competition, Pau has become a top winter training hub for slalom athletes across Europe. With world-class facilities, ideal weather, and a welcoming paddling community, it’s the perfect place for athletes to sharpen their skills.
Paddlers, if you’re looking for the ultimate winter training experience, Pau is the place to be!
Don’t Miss the Champion Race!
Join us at Aquasports Park or watch the live stream to experience slalom like never before!
📅 Event Date: March 5, 2025
📍 Location: Aquasports Park, Pau
📞 Media Contact: Nicolas Fayol | 📧 n.fayol@parcaquasports.fr | 📲 0620070150
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