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Telemark: Taylor (GBR) and Michel (SUI) Make Impressive Start

Dec 20, 2023·Telemark
Podium day 1: (from left to right) Laly Chaucheprat, Taylor Jasmin and Camille Bourbon - © Ulysse Daessle

Pinzolo (ITA) set the stage for the kickoff of the 2023-24 Telemark World Cup season, featuring two sprints for both men and women.

Jasmin Taylor (GBR) and Nicolas Michel (SUI), both ranked third in last season's sprint standings, delivered an impressive double victory. Following these two champions, the French delegation also celebrated success. On the men's side, Noé Claye and Alexis Page competed for 2nd and 3rd place in both races. Meanwhile, on the women's side, Camille Bourbon secured a spot on the podium twice, alongside her compatriot Laly Chaucheprat on the first day. The second sprint witnessed Norway's Goril Strom Eriksen claiming 3rd place.

Podium day 2: (from left to right) Alexis Page, Nicolas Michel and Noé Claye - © Ulysse Daessle
Podium day 2: (from left to right) Alexis Page, Nicolas Michel and Noé Claye - © Ulysse Daessle

The Telemark World Cup will now move on to Les Houches (FRA) in early January, featuring two days of sprint competitions again.