Thyon delivers a legendary season finale
Apr 03, 2025·Telemark
Thyon, the sacred ground of Telemark skiing in Switzerland, once again proved why it holds a special place in the sport’s history. Home to legends like Amélie Wenger Reymond and Bastien Dayer, who both retired three years ago, Thyon hosted the 2024/25 World Cup Finals with the weight of legacy and the thrill of new beginnings.
A women’s battle to the wire
The best Telemark skiers in the world arrived in Thyon after a relentless March, with back-to-back World Cup stops in Krvavec and Praloup, followed by the World Championships in Les Contamines. In the women’s field, the tension was palpable, especially in the overall standings.
Jasmin Taylor (GBR), Argeline Tan Bouquet (FRA), and Augustine Carliez (FRA) were separated by mere points in both the Classic and Parallel Sprint disciplines. Carliez led the Classic standings by just 10 points over Taylor, and the Parallel Sprint Globe was even tighter, with only 5 points between the top three.
In the Classic race, Carliez was poised to claim her first Globe. But fate had other plans—a costly mistake during the race handed the victory and the Globe to Jasmin Taylor. Taylor had already secured the Sprint Globe before the finals, which proved crucial as she missed the podium on the final day.
The Parallel Sprint was a dramatic showdown. Tan Bouquet triumphed, defeating Carliez in the semi-final. Carliez then lost the small final to Coletta Frick (GER), who celebrated her first World Cup podium. Tears flowed at the finish line, but Carliez’s grace and resilience shone through. She finishes third overall in the World Cup—a remarkable achievement for the rising star.
Taylor takes the big globe
With consistent performances throughout the season, Jasmin Taylor claimed the overall World Cup title, adding another prestigious Globe to her collection.
Loeken’s grand farewell
On the men’s side, Trym Nygaard Loeken (NOR) dominated the season in storybook fashion. After a life-threatening intestinal occlusion in October 2023 that sidelined him for the entire 2023/24 season, Loeken returned with unmatched determination.
He won both the Classic and Sprint races in Thyon, completing a grand slam and securing four Globes before announcing his retirement.
Trym Nygaard Loeken’s Career Highlights:
8 World Championship golds (12 total medals)
7 Globes, including 2 overall titles
35 World Cup victories
84 World Cup podiums
186 World Cup starts
A true champion, Loeken leaves the sport at the peak of his powers.
A Swiss moment to remember
The emotional highlight of the finals came from Nicolas Michel (SUI), who won the final Parallel Sprint race on his 200th World Cup start, on the very piste where he learned to ski. Surrounded by teammates and fans, Michel celebrated with champagne and heartfelt memories.
“Maybe it was my grandfather up there who gave me that little push I needed to win,” Michel said, dedicating the victory to his roots.
Michel finishes second in the overall standings, as well as in Sprint and Parallel Sprint—proving he’s still a force to be reckoned with.
The next generation is rising
Behind the champions, a new wave of talent is emerging:
Augustine Carliez, Lenaig Mansart (FRA), and Coletta Frick are making waves in the women’s field.
On the men’s side, veterans like Nicolas Michel will face rising stars such as Petex, Rostolan, and Page from France.
Meanwhile, Elie Nabot (FRA), last season’s overall winner, struggled this year. All eyes will be on his comeback in 2025/26.
