Second gold medal in K1 men

Regarding the title of Slalom Racing World Champion in K1 Men awarded in August 2006 to
Stefano Cipressi (ITA), the ICF Board of Directors have decided, in the interests of fairness and portsmanship, that a further Gold Medal is awarded to Julien Billaut (FRA). They are both declared World Champion 2006.

Cipressi (K1-M) won the war of referees

CipressiStefano Cipressi from Italy won the World championships of K1 at 2006 ICF Slalom World Championships in Prague-Troja in a time of 202,02 s (2), but his title had to be confirmed by jury after the protest from the team of France.