Simpson/Poth and Taylor take World Cup Golds

Para Alpine and Telemark stars top standings in Courchevel and Pinzolo

Neil Simpson and Rob Poth take top spot in Courchevel

Neil Simpson and Rob Poth secured Gold at the second GS World Cup of the week in Courchevel with a superb display of technical racing.

Coming in first at the turn, the pair battled a trickier second run but came through with the third fastest run time to secure Gold by a margin of 0.13s from Austria’s Johannes Aigner in second, with Giacomo Bertagnolli of Italy in third.

The result marks an outstanding return to competitive racing for Simpson after an extended period off snow last season, and a strong beginning to the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games qualifying period.

Taylor continues Pinzolo dominance

Jaz Taylor’s reign as Telemark Crystal Globe holder got off to a confident start with a dominant victory in the season opening Sprint World cup in Pinzolo.

Taking the lead in the first run, Taylor’s finishing time of 2:36.26 was enough to take victory, coming in 1.40s ahead of Augustine Carliez and 1.62s from Camille Bourbon both of France.

Speaking afterwards, Taylor said:

“It’s a different feel coming into this season after last year, it’s a new challenge for me. I’m really pleased with my first race and hope to hold onto my form!“