He has already competed in the World Cup Palma, which did not go according to plan. A fall at high speed was a quick reminder of how demanding this sport is. His neck muscles were sore, and a preventive head check-up followed, fortunately without any serious consequences.

Moments like these quickly put things into perspective. The focus shifts from the result back to the basics; feeling, control and trust in the body.

After a few days on the water and gradually getting back into rhythm, Hyères is the first real “check” of form. The conditions here rarely stay the same for two days in a row, so a lot will depend on adaptation and clean starts.

The focus is not on a “wow result” on the first day, but on making sure the rides are consistent and building a rhythm throughout the series.

“The goal is to get better every day. If that works, the results will come,” says Toni.

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The process was not only focused on physical fitness, but also on stability, movement control and regaining the feeling on the water. The training sessions were adapted, with a strong emphasis on prevention and long-term fitness.

In a sport where speeds exceed 70 km/h, complete trust in the body is key. That is why patience was one of the most important elements of the return.

“The biggest challenge was to remain patient. Now the real feeling is slowly returning,” says Toni.

Returning to competitions is therefore not only a physical step forward, but also an important mental milestone.

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The Olympic Games included the Formula Kite class for the first time, which meant a new chapter for the sport and at the same time an exceptional opportunity for competitors who had been building their path towards this goal for years.

The experience of competing on the world’s biggest sports stage brings more than just a result, it is about knowledge, experience and understanding of competition at the highest level.

This experience today represents additional motivation for future seasons, where the focus remains on progress and consistency.

“The Olympic Games are something special. This experience gives you a new perspective and additional motivation,” emphasized Toni.

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