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3 Podiums & 1 World Title in Gran Canaria
World-Class Performances in Challenging Conditions
El Burrero, Gran Canaria, delivered another unforgettable stop on the GWA World Tour as the world's best riders battled powerful trade winds and perfectly shaped kickers in the penultimate event of the season.
Team Duotone celebrated an outstanding week with three podium and numerous top ten finishes. Nia Suardiaz claimed victory in the FreeFly-Slalom, secured 2nd place in Surf-Freestyle, and with that result also already wrapped up the 2026 Surf-Freestyle GWA World Title! In the men's FreeFly-Slalom, Tom Pansard added another podium to the team's success with a strong 3rd-place finish.
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FREEFLY-SLALOM
Two podiums and 3 more riders in the Top Ten in Gran Canaria's challenging trade winds. Nia Suardiaz taking the FreeFly-Slalom victory and Tom Pansard securing an impressive 3rd place. In demanding racing conditions, Mar de Arce narrowly missed the podium in 4th, while Manon Dupé and Benjamin May both finished 6th, highlighting another strong all-round team performance.
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»Winning another World Title is something I'll never take for granted. Every season brings new challenges, so to secure my ninth GWA title means a lot. Now I'm looking forward to finishing the season strong in Fuerteventura. «
SURF-FREESTYLE
A second-place finish was all Nia Suardiaz needed to secure the 2026 GWA Surf-Freestyle World Title, bringing her incredible tally to nine GWA World Championship titles. Congratulations, Nia!
Gran Canaria also showcased the strength and depth of the Duotone team, with standout performances across both the women's and men's fleets. Tom Acherer narrowly missed the podium in 4th, while Franz Schlittenbauer and Charlie Loch shared 5th place. Zoe Schönwetter finished 5th, Manon Dupé 7th, Rocco Sotomayor 7th, and Franz Rappolder together with Benjamin May rounded out the Top Ten in 9th. With Tom Acherer still leading the overall Surf-Freestyle rankings, the title fight now heads to the season finale in Fuerteventura starting already today!
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