Czech | 2025 XTERRA World Cup

The athlete-favorite party in Prachatice served as Stop 6 of 8 in the World Cup series, and the final double-header of the season with points on the table in both the Full Distance and the Short Track race. One of the oldest venues on the circuit, it welcomed one of the most stacked pro fields of the year.

With over two decades of racing and no two years the same, XTERRA Czech has long been a driving force in the development of XTERRA racing. In 2025, the race returned to Kristanovicky Lake, adding extra technicality to the series’ only A-B bike course. The Short Track also came home to where the fast-format was held for the very first time back in 2019, but this time with a very different bag of tricks as Czech once again pushed the envelope of XTERRA pro racing.

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It proved to be one of the strongest pro line-ups of the series so far, with World Champion Arthur Serrières back in the mix. Unfortunately, series leader Alizée Paties was sidelined with a stress fracture. In the Full Distance, Chilean professional triathlete and Olympian Barbara Riveros stunned the women’s field with a dominant win, while Felix Forissier remained unbeaten in Full Distance racing this season. The Short Track brought the weekend’s highlight reel, with Aneta Grabmüller and Marta Menditto delivering a screamer of a battle that gave Grabmüller her first World Cup win in front of the home crowd. Felix Forissier and Marta Menditto now wear the golden jerseys as the series heads into its final stretch through Germany and Italy.

Full Distance Results

Times, splits and points from the Full Distance race at stop 6.

Felix Forissier and Barbara Riveros Win Czech Full Distance

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Felix Forissier kept his unbeaten streak in Full Distance racing alive, edging out Jens Emil Sloth Nielsen in a tight battle for the win. In the women’s race, four-time Olympian and former world number one Barbara Riveros marked her return to the sport by stamping her authority on the field. The penultimate Full Distance race of the season sees Forissier draw level with his brother, Arthur, at the top of the men’s standings, while Marta Menditto moves into first place on the women’s leaderboard.

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Men's FULL DISTANCE Results (Top 7)

Athlete

Time

Swim

Bike

Run

Prize Money

Points

Total

Rank

Felix Forissier

Times:

2:21:32

Swim:

19:43

Bike:

1:17:41

Run:

42:24

€2,300

Points:

100

Total:

567

Rank:

Jens Emil Sloth Nielsen

Times:

2:22:05

Swim:

20:58

Bike:

1:16:16

Run:

42:53

€1,700

Points:

Total:

355

Rank:

Arthur Serrieres

Times:

2:24:16

Swim:

19:50

Bike:

1:17:59

Run:

44:42

€1,200

Points:

Total:

Rank:

Sebastien Carabin

Times:

2:30:48

Swim:

24:04

Bike:

1:19:11

Run:

45:18

€800

Points:

Total:

281

Rank:

Arthur Forissier

Times:

2:30:48

Swim:

20:23

Bike:

1:17:15

Run:

51:23

€650

Points:

Total:

567

Rank:

Sebastian Neef

Times:

2:31:49

Swim:

20:52

Bike:

1:21:07

Run:

47:59

€450

Points:

Total:

490

Rank:

Ben Vyvey

Times:

2:33:46

Swim:

20:09

Bike:

1:23:28

Run:

48:06

€400

Points:

Total:

Rank:

WOMen's Full Distance Results (Top 7)

Athlete

Time

Swim

Bike

Run

Prize Money

Points

Total

Rank

Barbara Riveros

Times:

2:51:42

Swim:

20:53

Bike:

1:35:46

Run:

52:54

€2,300

Points:

100

Total:

100

Rank:

Marta Menditto

Times:

2:54:10

Swim:

24:00

Bike:

1:34:45

Run:

53:22

€1,700

Points:

Total:

560

Rank:

Aneta Grabmuller

Times:

2:56:10

Swim:

20:48

Bike:

1:34:21

Run:

58:08

€1,200

Points:

Total:

388

Rank:

Kerri Ann Upham

Times:

2:57:59

Swim:

25:45

Bike:

1:34:39

Run:

55:28

€800

Points:

Total:

201

Rank:

Noemi Bogiatto

Times:

3:00:23

Swim:

25:17

Bike:

1:38:23

Run:

54:18

€650

Points:

Total:

Rank:

Romy Spoelder

Times:

3:01:50

Swim:

22:51

Bike:

1:35:55

Run:

1:00:57

€450

Points:

Total:

357

Rank:

Carina Wasle

Times:

3:03:04

Swim:

24:38

Bike:

1:41:19

Run:

54:53

€400

Points:

Total:

Rank:

FULL DISTANCE - Story of the Race

Marching to battle at Kristanovicky Lake as the XTERRA World Cup touches down in the Czech Republic.

A lightning-fast start as the women’s field dives in and gets to work.

A tight chase pack led by Felix Forissier heads for shore after the first swim lap.

Britain’s Isla Hedley is first out of the water, clocking 00:20:10 for the 1.5K swim.

Ben Forbes handles the rocks and roots the only way he knows how.

Bike specialist Sébastien Carabin powers through the steep stuff in the forest.

Jens Emil Sloth Nielsen in full flight on his way to the fastest bike split of the day (01:16:16).

All focus from Kerri-Ann Upham as she delivers the second-fastest women’s bike split.

Aneta Grabmüller closes the bike leg with the fastest women’s time of 01:34:21.

Felix Forissier and Jens Emil Sloth Nielsen locked in battle through the run.

On pace from start to finish, four-time Olympian and former world number one Barbara Riveros takes the tape.

Still unbeaten in Full Distance racing this season, Felix Forissier claims victory at XTERRA Czech.

Hannah Lee Young sums up exactly how it feels to race in Prachatice.

Short Track Distance Results

Times, splits and points from Czech Short Track.

Aneta Grabmüller and Arthur Serrières Claim Czech Short Track Wins

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Back-to-back thrillers put a stamp on Stop 6 of the pro series, and the home crowd in Prachatice could not have asked for more. Aneta Grabmüller snatched back the lead on the final punchy climb, then held off Marta Menditto in a sprint finish for the ages. In the men’s race, a crash on the bike saw Felix Forissier surrender the lead to a charging Jens Emil Sloth Nielsen, only for World Champion Arthur Serrières to arrive on the run and systematically close the show in Prachatice.

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A change of guard for the golden jersey in Czech sees Felix Forissier move into the men’s lead, while Marta Menditto takes over in the women’s. Only two races remain—Germany in just six days, then the season-deciding Short Track finale beneath the Brenta Dolomites in Italy on September 25.

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Men's Short Track Results (Top 5)

Athlete

Time

Swim

Bike

Run

Prize Money

Points

Total

Rank

Arthur Serrieres

Times:

38:04

Swim:

05:59

Bike:

21:12

Run:

10:09

€900

Points:

Total:

157

Rank:

Jens Emil Sloth Nielsen

Times:

38:27

Swim:

06:16

Bike:

20:29

Run:

10:49

€700

Points:

Total:

422

Rank:

Felix Forissier

Times:

38:46

Swim:

05:54

Bike:

21:06

Run:

11:06

€500

Points:

Total:

628

Rank:

Arthur Forissier

Times:

39:07

Swim:

06:18

Bike:

21:04

Run:

11:09

€250

Points:

Total:

623

Rank:

Lukas Kocar

Times:

39:30

Swim:

05:57

Bike:

21:57

Run:

10:51

€150

Points:

Total:

Rank:

WOMen's Short Track Results (Top 5)

Athlete

Time

Swim

Bike

Run

Prize Money

Points

Total

Rank

Aneta Grabmuller

Times:

46:57

Swim:

06:23

Bike:

26:49

Run:

13:00

€900

Points:

Total:

463

Rank:

Marta Menditto

Times:

46:57

Swim:

07:14

Bike:

26:07

Run:

12:47

€700

Points:

Total:

627

Rank:

Isla Hedley

Times:

48:00

Swim:

06:28

Bike:

27:11

Run:

13:35

€500

Points:

Total:

192

Rank:

Romy Spoelder

Times:

48:45

Swim:

06:32

Bike:

27:05

Run:

14:16

€250

Points:

Total:

413

Rank:

Emma Ducreux

Times:

49:55

Swim:

06:33

Bike:

27:56

Run:

14:35

€0

Points:

Total:

423

Rank:

SHORT TRACK - Story of the Race

Back at Křišťanovický Lake just 24 hours later, the pros lined up for the penultimate Short Track race of the series.

Felix Forissier started as the reigning champ, tied with his brother at the top of the standings.

Michele Bonacina (ITA) wasted no time, opening a gap in the water with the fastest swim of the day (00:05:40).

In the women’s race, Aneta Grabmüller hit the shore first, leading into T1 to the roar of the home crowd.

Stepping up from the juniors on a wild card entry, Serena Bratti (ITA) reached T1 just one second off the lead.

A clinical ride from Forissier saw him take control early on the bike, before a crash dropped him back into chase mode.

Jens Emil Sloth Nielsen (DEN) powered to the front midway through the bike, turning up the pressure on the leaders.

Britain’s Isla Hedley held her own near the front, keeping the podium fight alive.

Marta Menditto then made her move, surging into second and clocking the fastest women’s bike split of the day (00:26:07).

Nobody was faster on two wheels than Arthur Serrières, whose 00:21:12 split set him up for a late charge.

Another standout junior, Mila Lantelme (FRA), rode and ran her way to an impressive fifth-place finish.

On the final climb, Grabmüller dug deep to retake the lead in front of a roaring crowd.

Serrières turned the screws on the run, ending any hope of a repeat 2024 where he gave up the lead in the dying seconds.

A finish for the ages — Grabmüller claimed her first World Cup win on home soil less than a second ahead of new World Cup leader.

Serrières closed strong to seal a decisive victory in the men’s race, showing how hard he can be to beat as World Championship season approaches.

Stop 6 complete — two new leaders donned the golden jerseys as Felix Forissier and Marta Menditto took control of the series heading into the final stretch.