Leon Madsen takes first Danish Grand Prix victory in two years

Leon Madsen triumphed at the Czech Grand Prix in Prague on Saturday, securing his fifth career Grand Prix victory and ending a two-year drought for Danish riders in the competition. The 37-year-old's win marks the first Danish Grand Prix success since Mikkel Michelsen's victory in the German Grand Prix in May 2024.

The event in Prague was notably dominated by Danish riders. Alongside Madsen's victory, Michael Jepsen Jensen also reached the final, ultimately finishing fourth. Anders Thomsen, competing as a first reserve, also won a heat. In total, five of the first 12 heats were won by Danish riders, showcasing a strong collective performance.

Madsen accumulated 11 points to secure a direct spot in the final. In the final heat, he took an early lead and maintained control despite a late challenge from Australia's Brady Kurtz. Madsen narrowly held off Kurtz on the final stretch to claim the win, with Poland's Bartosz Zmarzlik finishing third.

Michael Jepsen Jensen advanced to the final through a last-chance qualifier, overcoming a less-than-ideal start with an aggressive overtake to secure his place. His performance, along with Madsen's and Thomsen's, highlighted a successful outing for Danish speedway on the international stage.