Breakthrough Wins and Fierce Battles at the 2025 Nordhausen SUP Cup

NORDHAUSEN, Germany - The 2025 Nordhausen SUP Cup delivered a stellar day of racing on the clear waters of Lake Sundhäuser, marking the fifth edition of this standout event on the EuroTour. With perfect weather and an enthusiastic local crowd, the event showcased top-tier performances and exciting battles across both the women's and men's fields.

Women's Race Highlights

Germany’s Oda Diestel impressed with a dominant performance, breaking away in the first lap and securing her first major victory. Denmark’s Emma Freja Pedersen followed with her best result on tour to date, maintaining a steady pace to finish second. Rising Dutch junior Elin van der Sar claimed third, demonstrating the payoff of dedicated off-season training. Rounding out the top five were Stinna Morell Lerche of Denmark and German junior standout Katrine Sandberg, both putting in strong and consistent efforts.

Top 10 Women:

1. Oda Diestel (GER) – @starboardsup
2. Emma Freja Pedersen (DEN) – @sunova.sup
3. Elin van der Sar (NED) – @lightboardcorp
4. Stinna Morell Lerche (DEN) – @infinity_sup
5. Katrine Sandberg (DEN) – @nsp_racing
6. Swantje Kurth (GER) – @starboardsup

Photos: Euro Tour / Mario Entero

Men's Race Highlights

On the men’s side, Donato Freens of the Netherlands, a past event winner, finally clinched his first Euro Tour victory of the season with a flawless performance. Fellow Dutch athlete Maximus Sijrier pushed hard for second, while Germany’s Bastian Grimm, despite a missed turn, fought back to take third. Tomas Lelovits of Slovakia secured fourth with a steady race, and Michele Capizzi of Germany completed the top five after a bold early Super Lap move that paid off with his best tour finish to date.

Photos: Euro Tour / Mario Entero

Top 10 Men:

1. Donato Freens (NED) – @infinity_sup
2. Maximus Sijrier (NED) – @br1.boards
3. Bastian Grimm (GER) – @sunova.sup
4. Tomas Lelovits (SVK) – @sunova.sup
5. Michele Capizzi (GER) – @lightboardcorp
6. Moritz Beyersdorf (GER) – @starboardsup
7. Sami Lelovits (SVK) – @starboardsup
8. Alessio Hieronymus (GER) – @focussuphawai
9. Robin Hoekstra (NED) – @sunova.sup
10. Ben Leon Knorr (GER) – @nsp_racing

To view the full event results click here. 

Check out the event recap video below.

Acknowledgments

A huge thank you goes out to the Nordhausen SUP Cup team, sponsors, and the local club @sup_piraten_nordhausen, whose volunteers helped make the weekend a success. Special recognition to Susanne Lier for stepping up as race director and beach announcer—her leadership was essential in bringing this incredible event together.

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