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Red Bull X-Alps

The Long Game Red Bull X-Alps

The Long Game: ‘Look in their eyes and you see it’

The big question of “is it too dangerous?” became the theme of this year's Red Bull X-Alps, Gavin McClurg argues against changing the event
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Aaron Durogati shows he’s in shape ahead of the race

The Great Game: ‘I figured out how to win’

Italy’s Aaron Durogati became the first non-Swiss pilot to win the Red Bull X-Alps. Bastienne Wentzel talked to him at goal in Austria
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Lars Meerstetter launches

The Great Game: ‘I knew I could keep up with the best’

The rookie Lars Meerstetter came in second in the 2025 Red Bull X-Alps – just seconds ahead of Simon Oberrauner
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My wing [Skywalk X-Alps6] is completely new

The Great Game: ‘There is so much energy in this race’

Join Simon Oberrauner as he shares his journey to finishing X-Alps third, revealing his mindset and strategy during the race.
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Chirgel Maurer launches from the Niessen

The Great Game: ‘I get so many positive vibes’

Eight-time champion Chrigel Maurer ended his unbroken run by placing fourth in this year's Red Bull X-Alps
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Above the launch on the Hahnenkamm, Kitzbühel, Austria, Sunday 15 June

The Great Game: 10 Magic Moments

Ten moments you might have missed from the Red Bull X-Alps 2025
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Aaron Durogati on the Red Bull X-Alps finish float

Red Bull X-Alps 2025: Aaron Durogati wins in neck-and-neck final

Aaron Durogati finally topples Chrigel Maurer's dominance of the X-Alps in a sensational final day
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Tommy Friedrich signs in at St Moritz during the Red Bull X-Alps. Photo: Marcus King

Red Bull X-Alps 2025: X Marks the Spot

St Moritz is hosting a weekend of hike-and-fly action and insight as pilots pass through during the Red Bull X-Alps
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Red Bull X-Alps 2025 Prologue start

Red Bull X-Alps 2025: How to watch and follow

Cutting through the noise to find out what is happening can be confusing. Here’s our guide to following the action
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Celine Lorenz. Photo: zooom

Red Bull X-Alps 2025: Celine Lorenz looks straight ahead

"I am way more relaxed than two years ago, because I already know what is coming" – says Celine Lorenz, the only woman in this year's X-Alps
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Cross Country 259:August / September 2025

'I figured out how to win!' – inside the heart of the Red Bull X-Alps with Aaron Durogati and more
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