Legends of the Riviera: Who Will Claim the LGCT Grand Prix of Cannes Crown in 2025?
Cannes plays host to a legacy-defining showdown as past champions return and rising stars aim to join the legendary LGCT Grand Prix winners list.
The lights of Cannes are set to shine even brighter this week as the Longines Global Champions Tour returns to the Riviera for Stage 5 of the 2025 season, and with it comes a legacy unlike any other. From 5–7 June, the floodlit Stade des Hespérides will once again host the sport’s elite, as a glittering roll-call of past champions, rising stars, and powerhouse combinations line up to etch their names into history.
The LGCT Grand Prix of Cannes is one of the most iconic and atmospheric stops on the calendar - and its Hall of Fame proves why. From Olympic greats like Scott Brash, Peder Fredricson, and Daniel Deusser, to more modern-day masters like Maikel van der Vleuten, Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann, and Edwina Tops-Alexander, this coastal showdown has crowned legends for over a decade.
Battle of the Champions
The last two winners - Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann & Messi van ‘t Ruytershof (2024) and Maikel van der Vleuten & Beauville Z N.O.P. (2023) - return to Cannes with fire in their bellies. Both combinations know what it takes to win here, and both will be looking to become two-time champions on this historic stage.
But they won’t be alone. The 2025 season is heating up, and this week’s Grand Prix is a pivotal moment in the race for the championship title.
Could it be Edwina Tops-Alexander’s time again? The Australian superstar made history in Cannes with back-to-back wins in 2010 and 2011, and she’s back on form in 2025. A win here could catapult her to the top of the championship standings, especially with current leader Gilles Thomas absent from the start list in Cannes.
The field is stacked with world-class contenders, and every round could shake up the leaderboard. For some, it’s a shot at a career-defining victory. For others, it’s a chance to cement a legacy.
The Stakes Are High, The Spotlight is Brighter
As the Tour enters its summer stretch, every point matters - and every stride in Cannes could count towards the ultimate prize. With championship momentum on the line and the Riviera crowd ready to roar, this Grand Prix promises unforgettable drama.
Whether you’re watching from the Grandstand or tuning in on GCTV, this is where reputations are made and legends are born.
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