Ester Ledecká Wins 2025 World Title in Parallel Giant Slalom

Ester Ledecká reclaimed her position as a top snowboarder, winning her first snowboard world title in eight years at the 2025 Freeski and Snowboard World Championships in Engadin, Switzerland, on March 20. She triumphed in the women's parallel giant slalom, defeating defending champion Miki Tsubaki of Japan by 0.48 seconds in the final. Ledecká, a three-time Olympic champion, expressed her joy at returning to the world stage after a long absence due to her skiing career. In the men’s parallel giant slalom, 44-year-old Roland Fischnaller of Italy made history by winning gold, becoming the oldest athlete to claim a Snowboard World Championship title. The championships featured an exciting atmosphere with several other competitions taking place, including Zoi Sadowski-Synnott winning gold in snowboard slopestyle. Overall, the event showcased remarkable talent and resilience from athletes across various disciplines.