The World Cup Skicross sees races that are high-stakes, requiring athletes to stick to their strategies and maintain strength throughout. Indeed, a single mistake can be costly and sometimes can result in risky crashes. And such a moment unfolded during the event in Veysonnaz, Switzerland, that caught the fans’ attention on social media.

A clip posted by Eurosport France on X captured French skier Youri Duplessis-Kergomard exchanging some heated words with Switzerland’s Gil Martin, who he believed didn’t adhere to the race lines and caused his fall at the end of the quarterfinals.

“Do you see how you ski?” snapped a furious Duplessis-Kergomard (translated from French). “You break your necks*** to everyone. You already have a yellow card, you stop the bullshit now, okay?!”

So what really took place?

Duplessis-Kergomard and Martin were closely battling for a qualification. However, what could have been a normal overtake turned into ultimate chaos. The two made contact, and while Martin, who was in front of the Frenchman, managed to hold his ground, Duplessis-Kergomard wiped out, causing him to miss the final.

For Duplessis-Kergomard, it was a frustrating end to his time in Switzerland. Especially since he’d won the first round of the Veysonnaz Skicross World Cup just the day before.

However, looking at this commotion in Veysonnaz, the fans on social media immediately picked up their side of the feud.

Social media wasn’t in favor of the skicross star’s crashout

Youri Duplessis-Kergomard was out of the World Cup, but while his frustration was warranted, fans didn’t take kindly to his outburst at Gil Martin following the race.

“I don’t understand? The yellow one is still in front, they’re not even side by side. He’s not supposed to let him pass either!” wrote a fan. Similarly, another fan added, “From the moment he’s in front of him, it’s up to him to control his movements.”

If we take a close look at the footage, then it was Duplessis-Kergomard who was trying to overtake Martin, and not the other way around. So, fans were left confused about his seemingly disproportionate post-race frustration.

“He should definitely steer clear of short-track speed skating,” read one sarcastic comment. Another fan described, “Well, he’s behind, and it’s the fault of the one in front if he falls? I don’t get it. Isn’t he just not as good?”

Another critical fan added, “Frustration makes him do anything, the Frenchman masters neither his skis nor his nerves 👎🏼” 

So, the two World Cup skicross competitors might face off as early as next weekend at the event in Val di Fassa, Italy. And maybe, it’ll be the stage where Duplessis-Kergomard seeks his redemption against Martin.