Ross and Jaquess Take Titles at 2026 Swiss Pro Slalom

A world-class field and razor-thin margins defined the 2026 Swiss Pro Slalom at Swiss Waterski Resort, where Charlie Ross and Regina Jaquess emerged victorious after a day of high-pressure, shortline battles.

Photo by Tiare Miranda

Photo by Tiare Miranda

Men’s: Ross Edges Smith in 9.75m Shootout

For the first time since 2018, 10.25 was ran at the Swiss Pro Slalom and not just once. Charlie Ross, Freddie Winter and Nate Smith all ran 10.25m and set up a final where all top three skiers had already reached 1.00 @ 9.75m earlier in the tournament.

That unprecedented depth carried into the final, where execution at 9.75m would decide everything.

Last off the dock, Ross rose to the moment with 1.00 @ 9.75m, edging Nate Smith, who scored 0.50 @ 9.75m. Freddie Winter—also part of the 9.75m club during the event—rounded out the podium.

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Final – Top 8

1. Charlie Ross – 1.00 @ 9.75m

2. Nate Smith – 0.50 @ 9.75m

3. Freddie Winter – 5.00 @ 10.25m

4. Dane Mechler – 3.00 @ 10.25m

5. Will Asher – 3.00 @ 10.25m

6. Stephen Neveu – 3.00 @ 10.25m

7. Jonathan Travers – 2.00 @ 10.25m

8. Robert Hazelwood – 1.50 @ 10.25m

With athletes capable of scoring at the shortest line, the final became a pure pressure test—and Ross delivered the winning edge when it mattered most.

Women’s: Jaquess Claims Historic 11th Title

On the women’s side, Regina Jaquess added yet another chapter to her legacy, capturing her 11th Swiss Pro Slalom title.

Jaquess stood alone in the final as the only skier to score into 10.25m, winning with 1.50 @ 10.25m and separating herself from a tightly packed field at 10.75m.

Canada’s Jaimee Bull finished second with 4.00 @ 10.75m, while Allie Nicholson took third with 3.00 @ 10.75m.

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Final – Top 6

1. Regina Jaquess – 1.50 @ 10.25m

2. Jaimee Bull – 4.00 @ 10.75m

3. Allie Nicholson – 3.00 @ 10.75m

4. Neilly Ross – 2.00 @ 10.75m

5. Alexandra Garcia – 2.00 @ 10.75m

6. Elizabeth Montavon – 1.50 @ 10.75m

In a tightly contested field, Jaquess’s move into 10.25m gave her the early edge to open the season—but with Jaimee Bull coming off multiple dominant years on tour, the battle at the top is far from settled.

Let's see what the rest of 2026 holds for us!