PWA World Cup Fuerteventura 2026 - Slalom X - Day 2

Matteo Iachino and Jenna Gibson still in the lead; Nico Prien is closing the gap

Today, the riders got sausages. Not everyone liked the taste, but the top riders had no problem with it. Jump over the obstacle once, then jibe, and off to the finish line.

The morning was hazy at Sotavento Beach

That’s exactly what Matteo Iachino pulled off without a hitch today in the first final, which the Italian won ahead of Nico Prien. Matteo thus cemented his first-place finish in the overall standings, while the German’s second-place finish also secured him second place overall.

Head-to-head matchup in the first final - Nico Prien is chasing Matteo Iachino

During the afternoon race session, however, both riders hit a snag on their way to the day’s second final. Nico got off to a slow start in the semifinal and had to work his way up from seventh place to fourth in order to qualify for the final. He succeeded.

Nico Prien on his way to the jibe mark

Things were just as exciting for Matteo in the other semifinal, where – while in second place – he capsized at the second-to-last gybe mark and had to let several sailors pass him. On the final leg, however, he made up the ground and qualified for the final by finishing in third place.

Pierre Mortefon won the second final of the day

Less than half an hour later, however, the race was won by reigning Slalom X World Champion Pierre Mortefon; Matteo Iachino took second place, and Nico Prien finished seventh. After the second day, these three form the leading trio.

Interim results after 4 eliminations (men)
1. Matteo Iachino (ITA)
2. Pierre Mortefon (FRA)
3. Nico Prien (GER)
4. Taty Frans (NB)
5. Jordy Vonk (NED)

Justine Lemeteyer took home two wins today

In the women’s division, there were once again four full-fleet races, including a sausage obstacle. The top finishes were well spread out: Jenna Gibson and Blanca Alabau each claimed a victory, while the other two went to Justine Lemeteyer.

Jenna Gibson continues to lead the overall standings, closely followed by Justine Lemeteyer. Bobbi-Lynn de Jong, Femke van der Veen and Mae Davico are tied for third place.

Interim results after 8 eliminations (women)
1. Jenna Gibson (GBR)
2. Justine Lemeteyer (FRA)
3. Bobbi-Lynn De Jong (NB)
3. Femke van der Veen (NED)
3. Mae Davico (FRA)

July 23, 2026 © DAILY DOSE | Text: Jürgen Schall | Fotos/Grafiken: fuerteventura-worldcup.org / Tom Brendt | translation: DE