Sweden’s Seliberg Shines Across Both Days To Win Red Bull Unrailistic 2026
Sweden’s Melvin Seliberg delivered a standout performance across two days of elite competition to claim victory at the Red Bull Unrailistic 2026, held in front of a packed crowd at the Nationalarenan in Åre.
Seliberg edged out fellow Swede Jesper Tjäder, the mastermind behind the innovative rail-focused course, in a contest that once again pushed the boundaries of modern freeskiing.
A Creative Vision Comes Alive
The Unrailistic concept was born from Tjäder’s desire to shift the spotlight away from big-air jumps and toward more technical, creative rail features. Since his original viral edits in 2015 and the launch of the live event in 2023, the competition has become a playground for progression.
Past champions include Andreas Håtveit and Mathilde Gremaud, highlighting the event’s global appeal and elite talent pool.
Seliberg Sets the Tone Early
Seliberg wasted no time making an impact, claiming the Best Trick title on Thursday with an incredibly technical sequence on the Plinko rail. His precision and innovation carried into Friday’s Slopestyle contest, where riders had the freedom to experiment thanks to a format that rewarded their top four features.
Facing a stacked lineup including Max Moffatt and Ulrik Samnøy, Seliberg delivered under pressure. His run featured an alley-oop frontside switch-up, a frontside 270 on the Plinko, and a stunning pretzel frontside 810 on the miniramps.
The judges awarded him an event-winning score of 81, surpassing Tjäder’s 74, which included a daring backflip off the towering Rainbow rail.
Emotional Victory and Crowd Energy
An ecstatic Seliberg praised both the event and its creator, calling the experience “the best thing ever” and crediting Tjäder for pushing the sport forward.
Tjäder, in turn, reflected on the electric atmosphere and singled out Seliberg’s final run as a defining moment, with the crowd erupting in appreciation of the Swede’s fearless execution.
Warnick Takes Women’s Crown
In the women’s competition, Rylie Warnick emerged victorious with a stylish and consistent performance. She edged out Canada’s Elena Gaskell, showcasing her unique approach and creativity across the course’s most demanding features.
Warnick expressed pride in staying true to her style, calling it one of the most enjoyable courses she has ever ridden.
Final Results – Red Bull Unrailistic 2026
- Melvin Seliberg (SWE) – 81
- Jesper Tjäder (SWE) – 74
- Evan McEachran (CAN) – 71
- Max Moffatt (CAN) – 58
- Hunter Henderson (USA) – 56
- Ulrik Samnøy (NOR) – 50
- Tucker FitzSimons (USA) – 49
- Miro Tabanelli (ITA) – 47
- Sebastian Schjerve (NOR) – 46
- Chris McCormick (GBR) – 45
- Martin Nordqvist (SWE) – 45
- Siver Voll (NOR) – 44
- Emil Granbom (SWE) – 44
- Andreas Håtveit (NOR) – 40
- Rylie Warnick (USA) – 36
- Elena Gaskell (CAN) – 32
With its emphasis on creativity, innovation, and technical mastery, Red Bull Unrailistic continues to redefine freeski competition—and in 2026, Melvin Seliberg proved he is leading that evolution.
