Czech skiers dominated the Red Bull Nordix in Davos, Switzerland. Organizers prepared a very demanding track with a plenty of jumps and curves. Modeled on the Olympic sport of ski-cross, the event also featured a short steep climb.
The finals were under the control of two Czechs, Martin Koukal and Dan Maka. The duel for the third place was between Martin Jäger and Davos local Gaudenz Flury. In the finish local crowds was extremely happy about Flury’s third place. Maka beat Czech national team member Koukal to take the win.
Petter Northug finished 6th after he on one of big jumps.
On the ladies side Seraina Gasparin took the victory ahead of Guri Hetland and Lucy Pichard (all SUI).
The men’s field featured a number of big names in addition to Northug and Koukal. Tor Arne Hetland (NOR), Bjorn Lind (SWE), Robin Bryntesson (SWE), Toni Livers (SUI), Curdin Perl (SUI), and Petter Kummel (EST) all took part.
Northug lay in the snow for several minutes after his crash before completing the course, a cut on his face and a black eye to show for his efforts.
Top 10 Men
1. Daniel Maka CZE