jules chappaz

Jules Chappaz was born on May 22, 1999, in Annecy, France. He began his competitive cross-country skiing career with Club des Sports La Clusaz. Chappaz showed early promise, progressing through junior competitions before making his mark on the international stage. His career trajectory demonstrates a consistent commitment to the sport, characterized by a series of notable achievements in various FIS-sanctioned events. He has been an active participant in World Cup series since the 2020 season, specializing in sprint and shorter distance freestyle events.

Chappaz’s career includes significant milestones, such as winning a gold medal in the 10 km freestyle at the 2019 Nordic Junior World Ski Championships in Lahti. Further demonstrating his capabilities, he secured a silver medal in the 4 x 5 km mixed relay at the 2022 U23 World Championships in Lygna. A pivotal moment in his career occurred at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2023 in Planica, where he earned a bronze medal in the individual sprint, marking his first world championship podium finish.

In the 2023-24 FIS Cross-Country World Cup season, Chappaz achieved an individual sprint podium, placing second in the 1.4 km Sprint F at Toblach, Italy, on December 30, 2023. This performance contributed to his overall ranking of 24th in the World Cup standings, with specific rankings of 31st in Distance and 17th in Sprint disciplines. The following season, 2024-25, has also seen him earn two second-place finishes in World Cup sprint events in Tallinn and Lahti, underscoring his consistent presence among top competitors in the sprint format.