PWA World Cup Fuerteventura 2026 - Slalom X - Day 3

Three-way battle between Jenna Gibson, Femke van der Veen and Justine Lemeteyer

Three Slalom X races were held today for both the men and women. First, they competed on a slalom course – without the obstacle that had been in place yesterday – to earn additional points toward the overall standings.

Then the course was changed to “Long Distance”; the women had to complete this long-distance race once today, and the men twice.

In the men's competition, Maciek Rutkowski won his first final on the standard course; on the long course, Matteo Iachino then won twice in a row, thereby extending his lead in the overall standings.

Interim results after 7 eliminations (men)
1. Matteo Iachino (ITA)
2. Pierre Mortefon (FRA)
3. Maciek Rutkowski (POL)
4. Nico Prien (GER)
5. Amado Vrieswijk (NB)

In the women’s competition, Femke van der Veen won the first race today. Justine Lemeteyer then took the win in the second race. Despite a bad cold, Jenna Gibson won the long-distance race and thus maintained her lead.

However, her lead is now razor-thin; just 0.3 points separate the three windsurfers in first through third place.

With today's performance, Femke van der Veen moved up to second place, with Justine Lemeteyer just 0.1 points behind in third. In fourth place is 16-year-old Bobbi-Lynn de Jong, who has already finished second four times in the 11 races so far.

Interim results after 11 eliminations (women)
1. Jenna Gibson (GBR)
2. Femke van der Veen (NED)
3. Justine Lemeteyer (FRA)
4. Bobbi-Lynn De Jong (NB)
5. Mae Davico (FRA)

The final decision in the women's competition could come as early as tomorrow, and in the men's competition, Matteo Iachino doesn't need many more strong finishes to secure the Slalom X world title in Fuerteventura.

July 24, 2026 © DAILY DOSE  |  Text: Jürgen Schall  |  Fotos/Grafiken: fuerteventura-worldcup.org / Tom Brendt  |  translation: DE