2026 NWANA Open 1K Nordic Walking Series

1K Winners Circle

NWANA recognizes the top three approved finishers from each stage of the 1K Nordic Walking Series. This page celebrates the athletes who lead the series and helps preserve each stage as part of the official NWANA season record.

Full results and season standings are available on the Results page.

Stage 1 — July 4, 2026

🥇 1st Place — Albert Fatikhov — 5:52
🥈 2nd Place — Sven Thorslund — 7:02
🥉 3rd Place — Michael Blanchard — 8:28

Congratulations to the leaders of the opening stage of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K Nordic Walking Series.

Stage 2 — July 18, 2026

🥇 1st Place — Albert Fatikhov — 6:05
🥈 2nd Place — Michael Blanchard — 7:13
🥉 3rd Place — Albert Tazetdinov — 8:25

Congratulations to the leaders of Stage 2 of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K Nordic Walking Series.

Stage 3 — August 1, 2026

Male Results

🥇 1st Place — Albert Fatikhov — 5:44
🥈 2nd Place — Sven Thorslund — 7:24
🥉 3rd Place — Michael Blanchard — 7:42

Female Results

🥇 1st Place — Stela Rameau — 6:44

Congratulations to the leaders of Stage 3 of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K Nordic Walking Series.

NWANA proudly recognizes Stela Rameau as the top female finisher of this stage. With her permission, we are honored to share that Stela is a visually impaired athlete, and we celebrate her performance as part of NWANA’s commitment to inclusive Nordic Walking participation.

Stage 4 — August 15, 2026

Female Results

🥇 1st Place — Stela Rameau — 6:35
Top Female Finisher
Visually Impaired Athlete

Male Results

🥇 1st Place — Albert Fatikhov — 5:54
🥈 2nd Place — Michael Blanchard — 7:26

Congratulations to the leaders of Stage 4 of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K Nordic Walking Series.

NWANA proudly recognizes Stela Rameau as the top female finisher of this stage. With her permission, we are honored to share that Stela is a visually impaired athlete, and we celebrate her continued performance as part of NWANA’s commitment to inclusive Nordic Walking participation.