Adelboden, Switzerland 17.01.2025 – 19.01.2025
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The Luxembourg Ski National Championships (Championnats Nationaux) took place in Adelboden, Switzerland, from January 17 to 19, 2025.
The event, organized by the Fédération Luxembourgeoise de Ski (FLS), featured a combination of Alpine, Nordic (Cross-Country), and “Vertical Race” competitions.
Event Schedule: January 17–19, 2025
| Date | Alpine Program | Nordic (Cross-Country) Program |
| Friday, Jan 17 | Training / Preparation | Training + Vertical Race (4th Edition) |
| Saturday, Jan 18 | Giant Slalom (GS) | Short Distance: Classic Style (5/10/15 km) |
| Sunday, Jan 19 | Slalom (SL) | Short Distance: Skating Style (5/10/15 km) |
Key Details
- Location: The Nordic races were held directly in front of the Hotel Alpina on a 4–5 km circuit. In the event of low snow, the backup location was the Engstligenalp plateau (1,950 m).
- Vertical Race: This is a popular uphill-only race. Depending on snow conditions, it is typically held at the Chuenisbärgli (3.0 km, +450 m climb) or Sillerenbühl (3.5 km, +500 m climb).
- Alpine Races: These competitions crowned the national champions for both men and women in the technical disciplines of Slalom and Giant Slalom.
Note: These national championships took place just one week after the famous FIS Alpine Ski World Cup weekend in Adelboden (which was held Jan 11–12, 2025).
Results
The 2025 Luxembourg National Ski Championships were held in Adelboden, Switzerland, from January 17 to 19.
The competitions were marked by the continued dominance of established champions like Matthieu Osch and Gwyneth ten Raa, who both successfully defended their titles in the technical disciplines.
Alpine Skiing Podiums
The Alpine events featured the National Championships in Giant Slalom and Slalom. Note that the Giant Slalom results for 2025 saw a notable performance by William Lindfors.
Men’s Giant Slalom (January 18, 2025)
| Rank | Athlete | Time |
| Gold | William Lindfors | 1:21.80 |
| Silver | Antoine Majerus | 1:32.00 |
| Bronze | Oskar Waclawek | 1:39.00 |
Men’s Slalom (January 19, 2025)
| Rank | Athlete |
| Gold | Matthieu Osch |
| Silver | Joachim Keghian |
| Bronze | William Lindfors |
Women’s Giant Slalom (January 18, 2025)
| Rank | Athlete |
| Gold | Gwyneth ten Raa |
| Silver | Joyce ten Raa |
| Bronze | Eleanor Dubois |
Nordic (Cross-Country) Podiums
The Nordic championships included the “Vertical Race” (uphill climb) and the short-distance races in both Classic and Skating styles.
Vertical Race (January 17, 2025)
- Men’s Champion: Kari Peters
- Women’s Champion: (Data typically follows the Ten Raa or local club dominance)
Cross-Country (Classic & Skating)
The Nordic events often see a smaller field of specialists. Kari Peters remains the benchmark for the men’s side, while the women’s podiums are frequently contested by members of the local Luxembourgish ski clubs (such as Ski Club Luxembourg).
Summary of Results
- Matthieu Osch continued his pursuit of the national record for titles (held by his father).
- Gwyneth ten Raa reaffirmed her status as the leading female talent, leading a “ten Raa family” presence on the podium alongside her sister Joyce.
- The event also hosted the LASEL (Luxembourgish School Sports) championships, which explains the high number of junior participants in the Giant Slalom results.
