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On this episode, Luc Moore sits down with Floris Dielen from the Waterspeed App team to break down the results of the massive Defi 2026 pre-event challenges. Fresh off closing the leaderboard for Defi Kite, Wing, Windsurf, and Foil, they reveal the yellow jersey winners, standout performances, and some wild stats from thousands of logged kilometers.

Floris shares the top finishers across disciplines — including dominant runs from Leopold, Martyn, PierrotRapido, Jean Le Gall, Charly Djen, and more — while highlighting incredible dedication like PierrotRapido’s 11-hour, 354 km wing session and multi-event warriors logging 19 sessions each. The duo also discusses the exciting new Waterspeed live tracking feature debuting at Defi Wing and Windsurf: real-time session mapping so friends and family can follow competitors from home.

From fastest overall times and location breakdowns to the pure stoke and preparation heading into the main event in France, this episode is packed with results, behind-the-scenes nuggets, and practical info for anyone heading to Defi or following along.

Episode Highlights:

• Full Defi Challenge winners across Kite, Wing, Windsurf & Foil
• Record-breaking sessions: 11 hours / 354 km, 19 sessions logged, and the fastest single run of the competition
• New Waterspeed live tracking — follow athletes in real time on the big screen and online
• Event logistics, yellow jersey stories, and what to expect at Defi 2026
• Tips for participants and how to join the fun at the Waterspeed booth

Whether you’re competing at Defi, cheering from home, or just love data-driven foiling/windsurf/kite stories, this episode delivers the latest results and serious inspiration ahead of one of the biggest events on the calendar.

🎧 Tune in for all the leaderboard reveals and the latest from the Waterspeed crew.

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